Common name: Anemone clematis, Indian virgin's bower
Botanical name: Clematis montana Family: Ranunculaceae (buttercup family)
The king of the Clematis! Extreme vigour and speed of growth are the
unquestionable qualities of the montana types. Anemone clematis is a vigorous
climber from the Himalayas which can grow to 10 m long. Leaves have 3 leaflets
with stalks. Leaflets are ovate lanceolate, pointed and irregularly toothed.
Flowers are white or pinkish, 2-6 cm across, solitary on long stalk. Flowers
occur in axial clusters. Petals oblong blunt, hairless or silky.
Flowering: April-May.
| Photographed at Shirui Hill,
Ukhrul, Manipur. |
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