Clematis hirsutissima
(Sugar Bowls)
Clematis hirsutissima, Lower Cataract Lake, Summit Co. 5203
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| Scientific Name | Clematis hirsutissima | USDA PLANTS Symbol | CLHI |
| Common Name | Sugarbowls, Hairy Clematis | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 18699 |
| Family | Ranunculaceae (Buttercup) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to montane (5000 to 10000 ft.); grassy slopes, meadows and woodlands. Plant: Perennial; bushy clumps of hairy, erect stems 6 to 24 inches tall. Leaves: Opposite stem leaves, 2 or 3 times pinnately-compound, with 7 to 13 primary petiolate, narrowly lanceolate or linear leaflets 3/8 to 2-3/8 inches long; surfaces nearly smooth to hairy. Inflorescence: Usually solitary, nodding, urn-shaped flowers with deep purple (rarely pink or white), fused hairy sepals 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 inches long; no petals; many yellow stamens. Bloom Period: April to June. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, SEINet, and American Southwest. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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