Evergreen traveller's joy
Clematis cirrhosa
Family: Ranunculaceae
What it is like
A climber. It has tendrils. The leaves have 3 lobes. The flowers are bell shaped and creamy white with red speckles.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Algeria, Cyprus, Europe, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Sicily, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
Caution: They may need special treatment. CAUTION: Most Clematis contain an irritant poison. The leaves are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Caution, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Cheiropsis elegans Spach; Clematis balearica Rich.; and several others