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Clematis terniflora

Family: Ranunculaceae

What it is like

A scrambling woody vine. It keeps growing from year to year. The leaves have leaflets along the stalk. There are 3-5 leaflets. They are 10 cm long and deep green.

There are about 250 Clematis species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In China it grows from near sea level to 800 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 6-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, North America, Russia, Siberia, Taiwan

How it is used for food

CAUTION: Most Clematis contain an irritant poison.

Edible parts

Flowers, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Clematis dioscroeifolia; Clematis maximowicziana;