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devil's darning needles
Scientific Name: Clematis virginiana
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Devil's Darning Needle
The term "Devil's Darning Needle" is used colloquially to refer to several different things. This entry focuses on the plant referred to by this name.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Clematis virginiana L.
- Common Names: Devil's Darning Needles, Virgin's Bower, Old Man's Beard, Traveler's Joy, Love Vine, Lady's Bower, Sugar Bowls, Pepper Vine, Leather Flower.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the United States.
- Common climber of eastern North America.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- A vine that sprawls over other plants.
- Bears numerous panicles of small creamy white flowers.