Clematis reticulata

netleaf leather flower
Family

Ranunculaceae

Leaf Arrangement

opposite

Leaf Attachment

petiolate

Leaf Margin

lobed

Leaf Type

cauline, pinnate

Leaf Shape

elliptic, ovate

Growth Form

vine

Flower Color

green, purple

Flower Petals

4, 5, 6

Flower Month

April - August

Milky Sap

No

Armed/Unarmed

Unarmed

Origin

native

Lifespan

perennial


Field Characters

Scientific name refers to the veination pattern in the leaves. Reticulate refers to a network of fibers or net like pattern which is a feature that can be used to distinguish this species from other members of this genus.

Habitat

Dry sandy woods.