Clematis ligusticifolia
(Virgin’s Bower)
Clematis ligusticifolia, Along 361 Rd. south of La Veta, Huerfano Co. 6907
Clematis ligusticifolia, Divide Rd., Ucompahgre Plataea, Mesa Co. 4436
Clematis ligusticifolia, Hewlett Gulch Trail, Larimer Co. 7996
Clematis ligusticifolia, Mosca Pass Trail, Great Sand Dunes National Park 8999
Clematis ligusticifolia, Mosca Pass Trail, Great Sand Dunes National Park 9020
Clematis ligusticifolia, Mosca Pass Trail, Great Sand Dunes National Park 9014
Clematis ligusticifolia, Along 361 Rd. south of La Veta, Huerfano Co. 6914
Clematis ligusticifolia, Mosca Pass Trail, Great Sand Dunes National Park 9004
| Scientific Name | Clematis ligusticifolia | USDA PLANTS Symbol | CLLI2 |
| Common Name | Virgin's Bower, Western White Clematis | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 18702 |
| Family | Ranunculaceae (Buttercup) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Plateaus and foothills (4500 to 8500 ft.); along streams and in forests. Plant: Perennial, vining or trailing stems 10 to 20 feet long. Leaves: Opposite, pinnately-compound leaves with usually 5 to 7 leaflets, each with toothed edges. Inflorescence: Crowded compound cymes of flowers in leaf axils; cream-colored blossoms, each with four or five sepals (no petals); staminate and pistillate flowers on separate plants, with stamens becoming long, silky plumes at maturity. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and "A Field Guide to Wildflowers of the Rocky Mountains" by Carl Schreier. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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