Clematis patens is a
climbing shrub inhabiting forest edges, with oppositely arranged,
ternate compound leaves. Leaflets, 3-5 in number, are 2-6cm in
length, in an oval shape, with pointed tips. Peduncles are extended,
by which twine themselves over the other plants around. Flowers,
generally 8 in number, set themselves on new branch's tips; white or
light purple petal-like sepals, 7-12cm in diameter, open flat facing
upward. Ministry of the Environment designates this species as
an NT. Bloom time: May-June. |