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pine hyacinth
Scientific Name: Clematis baldwinii var. latiuscula
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Clematis baldwinii: 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
- Common Names: Pine hyacinth, pinewoods clematis, leather flower
- Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
- Synonym: Viorna baldwinii
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Florida, United States.
- Specifically found in peninsular Florida, including pine flatwoods and pine rockland habitats.
Ecological Role
- A rare wildflower of pinelands, considered one of Florida's endemic plants.
- Observed to flourish after controlled burns in its habitat.
Morphological Characteristics
- An erect perennial herb.
- Flowers are pink to purple and urn-shaped.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The plant produces seeds within a seedpod.
Further Information
- USF Herbarium Specimen: View specimen details in the USF Herbarium.
- Discover Life: For biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution information.
- RHS: Find help and information on Clematis baldwinii from the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Dave's Garden: A community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.