Clematis species/ hybrids

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at Kalimpong, Apr-09;

For ID260609 ET – indiantreepix | Google Groups

ID Please (100809 NJ01) – indiantreepix | Google Groups

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its very popular creeper in uk too.

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Looking at the leaves, I did think it might be Clematis but having been to the Chelsea Flower Show in London just 3 weeks earlier where there were a mind-boggling variety of clematis (amongst many other flowers of course) species, this one or anything similar was not seen, so I thought this one may be something else. If anyone ever has the opportunity of going the Chelsea flower show, it is highly recommended. It was absolutely stunning for the senses and soul.

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This could be Clematis virginiana, in fruiting (called as “old man’s beard“!). Other common names include Devil’s darning needles, Virgin’s Bower etc.

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could this be seed heads of Clematis buchananiana…
it has bell shaped flowers BUT SUCH unique seedheads as in this picture….
also known as oldman’s head sometimes…
dont recall where i read it… wish this picture was more clear and had leaves showing

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I googled virginiana and the images showed up the flower as smaller blossoms. And my image is clearly of the fruiting stage, as you confirm. I love the common names – didnt know that devils darn!

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This link shows leaves and seedheads of the Virginnia bower….
    look at the seed heads …very different group anatomy and individual white “hair” in shorter (than current specimen, and straighter) length and seems to be tapering towards the tip  in current specimen,
where as the link picture shows uniformity of width of the hair…
    also the seed head composite anatomy is different….
http://www.ct-botanical-society.org/galleries/clematisvirg.html

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ID04032011PHK 2: A climber at Alibag, Maharashtra
No flowers /fruits  seen

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Wild guess, Clematis sp.

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… my guess too is same as ….. similar to C. hedysarifolia, except for the loosely dentate margins of the leaves (or leaflets) in the posted plant.

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I think .. pinned down the ID

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even i guess Clematis hedysarifolia, flower could be of gr8 help in id. 

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Slender Climber:  A climber with flower heads.  Mt Slamet slope, 2000 m alt.  ID is requested.

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What about Clematis smilacifolia Wall.?

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… from the description, C. smilacifolia has oppositely arranged leaves, though not sure if they are trifoliate.

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Ranunculaceae week :: ¿ Clematis wightiana ? : Though in fruiting, those familiar with *Clematis*, please validate if this would be Clematis wightiana.

Viewed at Mahabaleshwar, 17.948911, 73.666043, 4432 ft asl

[image: Clematis wightiana]<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2Fdi…>
[image: Clematis wightiana]<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2Fdi…>[image:
Clematis wightiana]<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2Fdi…>

These are achenes of Clematis species.