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hairy clematis
Scientific Name: Clematis hirsutissima var. hirsutissima
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Hairy Clematis (Clematis hirsutissima)
Clematis hirsutissima, commonly known as hairy clematis, is a unique member of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae) native to the western United States. Unlike most clematis species, it is not a vine, presenting as a bushy, herbaceous perennial.
Common Names
- Hairy Clematis
- Sugarbowls
- Vase Flower
- Leatherflower
- Lion's Beard
- Sugar Bowls
- Scott's Clematis
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Clematis hirsutissima Pursh
- Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
- Genus: Clematis
- Synonyms: Clematis douglasii (sometimes used synonymously but generally regarded a distinct species) C. hirsutissima var hirsutissima
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to much of the western United States.
- Found in grasslands, steppe, and open forests, ranging from valleys to higher altitudes.
- Observed in locations such as Yellowstone National Park and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in Colorado.
Morphological Characteristics
- Non-climbing, herbaceous perennial.
- Typically bushy in form.
- Grows from a woody, branched base.
- Characterized by woolly or long-hairy stems, though sometimes sparsely hairy.
- Rare, non-climbing with silky foliage
- Bears pink, fuzzy, bell-shaped flowers in the spring on hairy stems.
- Leaves are oppositely arranged and compound, consisting of 5 leaflets.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Mentioned as a plant whose seeds can be purchased.
Resources
- TSN 18699 at an unspecified taxonomic database (likely ITIS, based on the TSN format).
- Dave's Garden
Quirky Facts
- Unlike most Clematis species, Clematis hirsutissima is not a vine, making it a distinctive member of its genus.