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Addison's leather flower

Scientific Name: Clematis addisonii

Family: Ranunculaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Vine

Duration: Perennial

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Addison's Leather Flower (Clematis addisonii)

Addison's Leather Flower, scientifically known as Clematis addisonii, is a captivating plant with unique characteristics. It is also commonly known as Addison's virgin's-bower, Addison Brown's clematis, and Addison Brown's leather-flower.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a vine.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Clematis addisonii Britton
  • Family: Ranunculaceae
  • Genus: Clematis L.
  • Synonyms:
    • Viorna addisonii (Britton) Small
    • Clematis viornioides Britton
    • Coriflora addisonii

Distribution and Habitat

  • Clematis addisonii is native to a limited area, specifically only 4 counties in the western part of Virginia.
  • It thrives in dry woods.
  • Zones 5-9

Morphological Characteristics

  • Addison's Leather Flower is a perennial vine.
  • It can also be described as a bushy subshrub about 60-180 cm tall.
  • It features characteristic bluish purple/to reddish flowers with creamy white tips.
  • The flowers are firm, described as being "like leather," and shaped like an upside-down urn.
  • The pinkish purple/to reddish flower usually arises from the tip of the stem.