Clematis palmeri
Species of flowering plant
| Clematis palmeri | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Ranunculales |
| Family: | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus: | Clematis |
| Species: | C. palmeri |
| Binomial name | |
| Clematis palmeri N.E.Rose | |
Clematis palmeri, or Palmer's virgin's-bower, is a climbing plant in the family Ranunculaceae. It is a synonym of Clematis bigelovii.[1]
Description
Clematis palmeri is a perennial vine native to North America and Canada, growing up to approximately 2 feet in height.[2]
Flowers are bell-shaped, and puce or purple in colour.[3] Fruit is an acheme.[2]
Habitat
Clematis palmeri has been reported from central to western New Mexico up to 4500-5500 feet, occurring in canyons; and from eastern Arizona, to 5000 feet.[4] It thrives in grassland, mountainous areas, and damp, rocky canyons. It is considered to be an endangered species.[4]
References
- ^ "Clematis palmeri Rose". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ a b "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". www.wildflower.org. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ "Clematis Palmeri -- Earthpedia plant". Earthpedia. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ a b "NatureServe Explorer 2.0". explorer.natureserve.org. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
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