9,627 observationsNear Threatened
Purple Clematis
Clematis occidentalis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Ranunculales ›Family: Ranunculaceae ›Genus: Clematis
About
Clematis occidentalis is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family known by the common name western blue virginsbower. It is native to much of southern Canada and the northern United States. There are three varieties: var. occidentalis is limited to the eastern half of the species' range, var. grosseserrata to the western half, and var. dissecta is endemic to Washington. The plant varies somewhat in appearance. Generally they produce vines and climb on surfaces....
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Purple Clematis is Clematis occidentalis.
- The Purple Clematis has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
- Purple Clematis belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Purple Clematis belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Purple Clematis belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Purple Clematis belongs to the order Ranunculales.
- Purple Clematis belongs to the family Ranunculaceae.
- Purple Clematis belongs to the genus Clematis.