Clematis recta

Read about Clematis recta in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Clematis recta, Linn. (C. erecta, Linn.). Herbaceous, somewhat tufted, 2-3 ft. long: lvs. pinnate; lfts. stalked, ovate, acuminate, entire: fls. numerous, on a large, branching terminal panicle, white, sweet-scented,1 in. across. June-Aug. S. Eu. Gn. 52, p. 510; 53, p. 547; 66, p. 152. R.H. 1899, p. 528. G.M. 45:866. G.W. 14, p. 561. Var. plena, Lemoine. Fully doubled, button-like blossoms. H.F. 1860:13. R.H. I860, pp. 512-13. Var. mandshurica, Maxim. (C. terniflora, DC. C. mandchuria, Rupr.). Taller and slenderer: lfts. 3-5, ovate, subcordate at the base, rarely cuneate, obtuse, reticulate beneath: fls. pure white in axillary and terminal panicles. R.H. 1909, p. 423. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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Clematis recta in New Delhi
Plant Info
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Ranunculales Family: Ranunculaceae Genus: Clematis Species: C. recta
Binomial name
Clematis recta L.

Clematis recta, the Erect Clematis or Ground virginsbower, is a species of Clematis unusual in that it is a free-standing shrub rather than a climbing plant. Growing usually on the margins of woodland areas, it is native to Eastern, Southern and Central Europe.

External links

• Plants for a Future database