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Clematis bigelovii - Bigelow's Leather Flower

Clematis bigelovii, commonly known as Bigelow's Leather Flower, is a perennial vine belonging to the genus Clematis.

Considerations for Pets

• As a climbing liana, this plant might be tempting for pets to interact with.
• The name "Leather Flower" suggests the presence of tough or fibrous flower parts.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Clematis bigelovii Torr.
• Common Names: Bigelow's Leather Flower, Bigelow's Clematis
• Family: Ranunculaceae
• Rank: Species
• Synonyms: Coriflora bigelovii (Torr.) W.A. Weber, Viorna bigelovii

Distribution and Habitat

The text mentions this plant being found in the southwestern United States (sw. US).

Morphological Characteristics

• Clematis bigelovii is described as a vigorous climbing liana (vine).
• It is a perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.

Traditional Uses

• The flowers have documented uses in bouquets by the Keres people.

Related Species

The following species are listed as related to Clematis bigelovii:

• Clematis albicoma (Whitehair Leather Flower)
• Clematis alpina
• Clematis bojeri
• Clematis crispa (Curly Virginsbower, Swamp Leather Flower)
• Clematis fremontii (Fremont's Leather Flower)
• Clematis baldwinii var. latiuscula (Pine Hyacinth)
• Clematis brachiata (Traveller's Joy)
• Clematis addisonii (Addison's Leather Flower, Addison's Virgin's Bower)
• Clematis tangutica &#39Bill Mackenzie&#39
• Clematis viorna (Vase-Vine Leather-Flower)
• Coreopsis bigelovii (Bigelow's Coreopsis)

Further Information

• Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Clematis bigelovii.
• Additional details can be found in Flora of North America.
• USDA provides species details under the symbol CLBI2.