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Huntsville vasevine
Scientific Name: Clematis morefieldii
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Clematis morefieldii - Morefield's Leather Flower, Huntsville Vasevine
Clematis morefieldii, commonly known as Morefield's leather flower or Huntsville vasevine, is a rare species of flowering plant belonging to the buttercup family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Clematis morefieldii Kral
- Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
- Synonyms: The text mentions relationships to Clematis viorna and several other *Clematis* species, but doesn't explicitly list them as synonyms.
Distribution and Habitat
- Clematis morefieldii is found in dry limestone habitats, typically on dry to slightly mesic slopes.
- This species is notably found around Huntsville, Alabama.
- It's also mentioned as being located in Tennessee.
Conservation Status
- Clematis morefieldii is listed as a federally endangered species in the U.S.
Related Resources
- Dave's Garden is mentioned as a community where people share gardening tips.
- Discover Life provides a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Clematis morefieldii.