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Fremont's leather flower
Scientific Name: Clematis fremontii
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Fremont's Leather Flower (Clematis fremontii)
Clematis fremontii, commonly known as Fremont's leather flower, is a unique, non-climbing clematis species native to the United States.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Clematis fremontii S. Watson
- Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family)
- Common Names: Fremont's leather flower, Fremont's virgins-bower, Fremont's Clematis, Fremont's Crowsfoot, Freemont's Rattleweed
- Plant Symbol: CLFR
Considerations for Pets
- Fremont's Leather Flower has leathery leaves.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the Midwest region of the United States, specifically Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.
- Rare east of the Mississippi River.
- Often found on open glades.
- A specific variety, Clematis fremontii var. riehlii, is found in the Ozarks of Missouri.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Non-climbing, shrubby perennial.
- Erect stems forming dense clumps.
- Typically grows to a height of 12-18 inches (up to 1.5 feet).
- Bell-shaped flowers.
- Leathery green leaves.
Ecological Role
- Native to prairie environments.
Quirky Facts
- Fremont's Leather Flower is considered very rare east of the Mississippi River.
- Its flowers give way to attractive powderpuff-like seedheads.