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Millboro leather flower

Scientific Name: Clematis viticaulis

Family: Ranunculaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Clematis viticaulis - Millboro Leatherflower

Clematis viticaulis is a captivating flowering plant belonging to the buttercup family.

Common Names

  • Millboro leatherflower
  • Grape clematis

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Clematis viticaulis Steele
  • Genus: Clematis L.
  • Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Clematis viticaulis is endemic to a very specialized habitat.
  • Specifically endemic to Virginia and more broadly, the Appalachian Mountains in the USA.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Classified as a subshrub or forb/herb.
  • It is a perennial plant.

Ecological Role

  • It is an endangered species in Virginia.

Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Dave's Garden
  • Discover Life
  • Center for Plant Conservation