Clematis

Clematis
Clematis 'Nelly Moser'
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Order:	Ranunculales
Family:	Ranunculaceae
Subfamily:	Ranunculoideae
Tribe:	Anemoneae
Genus:	Clematis L.[1]
Species
See text
Synonyms
Atragene L. Coriflora Weber Viorna Rchb.[1]

Clematis is a genus of plants that is widely known for its beautiful flowers.

There are many varieties in this group as gardeners around the world have produced many varieties. They can be found not only in Western countries but also in Japan.

This plant grows up as a vine. It uses its leaflets and leaf stalks to twine around any support. In nature it often climbs up a nearby tree. The original species can mostly be found in temperate areas on Earth. Some species can also be found on high mountains.

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} "Genus: Clematis L." Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. 2000-12-20. Archived from the original on 2009-06-17. Retrieved 2011-02-02.