Western Clematis, a native species, has been added to the USWildflowers database (07/14/2011.) Scientific name is Clematis ligusticifolia. It is also known by the common names Western White Clematis, Western Virgin’s Bower, Creek Clematis, Old Man’s Beard, and Pepper Vine. Photo below was taken along the Kleinschmidt Grade in Adams County, ID on June 19, 2011. Go to the Western Clematis Detail Page for more photos and information.

Western Clematis, Western White Clematis, Western Virgin’s Bower, Creek Clematis, Old Man’s Beard, Pepper Vine – Clematis ligusticifolia

Leather Vasevine, a native species, has been added to the USWildflowers database (07/27/2010.)  Scientific name is Clematis viorna.  This plant also is known by the common names Leather Flower and Vasevine.  Photo below was taken along the Blue Ridge Parkway near the Pisgah Inn, on 07/12/2010.

Leather Vasevine – Clematis viorna