Virgin's Bower Clematis virginiana

Other common names: Leather Flower Family: Buttercup Family (Ranunculaceae) Distinctive features: Woody Vine; Compound leaves. Distinctive fluffy seed head persists into winter. White 4-part flowers. Similar species:   •   Trumpet Creeper (Campsis radicans) - larger leaves, bright red large tubular flowers.   •   Purple Clematis (Clematis occidentalis) - purple flowers. Flowers: Summer;  White, Green/Brown;  4 parts (petals);  White, 4 petals. Leaves: Opposite/Whorled, Compound, Toothed;  3 leaflets. Height: Up to 5 m (16 ft) Fruit/Seeds: fluffy head, persist into winter. Habitat: Fields and Open Areas, Wet Areas;  Clearings, edges of forests& thickets. Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 170    Shrubs of Ontario: 117    Native/Non-native: Native Status: Common. Origin and Meaning of Names:  Scientific Name: virginiana: of Virginia, Virginian For more information visit: Ontario Trees and Shrubs Photographs: 130 photographs available, of which 10 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS. Range Map is at the bottom of the page