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pine hyacinth

Scientific Name: Clematis baldwinii

Family: Ranunculaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Clematis baldwinii: The Pine Hyacinth

Clematis baldwinii, commonly known as Pine Hyacinth, Pinewoods Clematis, or Leather Flower, is an erect perennial herb native to Florida.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Clematis baldwinii Torr. & A. Gray
  • Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
  • Synonym: Viorna baldwinii

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a vine, which may make it enticing for pets to chew on.
  • It produces seeds, which could be a choking hazard.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Clematis baldwinii is native and endemic to Florida, United States.
  • It is often found in pine flatwoods and pine rockland habitats.
  • It has been observed growing along marsh trails and can even reappear after controlled burns in areas where it was previously thought to be extirpated.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is described as an erect perennial herb.
  • The flowers are pink to purple and urn-shaped.

Quirky Facts

  • The name "baldwinii" is given in honor of someone (or something), though the text does not specify who or what that is.
  • Its habitat, the Pine Rockland, sometimes requires controlled burns for proper maintenance.

Additional Resources

  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
  • USF Herbarium Specimen
  • Dave's Garden
  • Wikimedia Commons
  • Discover Life