Clematis pubescens
Huegel ex Endl.
Western Clematis, Upright Virgin’s Bower
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Tubers, Root
The tubers and roots are edible portions.
Known Hazards
Where to Find It
It grows in temperate and subtropical places. It grows in Western Australia. It needs well drained soil. It can grow in full sun or light shade. It can stand light frost.
Australia*,
How to Identify
A twining, rambling climber. It grows 5-10 m high. The young stems are very hairy. The leaves are broad and divided into 3 leaflets. The leaflets are 3-6 cm long by 1-1.5 cm wide. They are oval. The leaves are hairy. They have teeth along the edge. The flowers are large and white. They are 2-4 cm across and star like. The seed heads are fluffy.
How to Grow
It can be grown from seed or cuttings.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Clematis pubescens, known locally as common clematis, is a climbing shrub of the family Ranunculaceae with white blooms, found in coastal regions of southern Western Australia.
Notes
There are about 250 Clematis species.
References (9)
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- Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1984, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 3. Lothian. p 47
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- Pl. hartw. 5. 1839 (As Benth.)
