clematis

American  

[klem-uh-tis, kli-mat-is] / ˈklɛm ə tɪs, klɪˈmæt ɪs /

noun

1. any of numerous plants or woody vines of the genus Clematis, including many species cultivated for their showy, variously colored flowers.

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clematis British  

/ ˈklɛmətɪs, kləˈmeɪtɪs /

noun

1. any N temperate ranunculaceous climbing plant or erect shrub of the genus Clematis, having plumelike fruits. Many species are cultivated for their large colourful flowers See also traveller's joy

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Etymology

Origin of clematis

1545–55; < Latin < Greek klēmatís name of several climbing plants

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clematis

Last spring, while researching plants to add to Floret’s already impressive collection of heirloom and modern roses, seasonal cut flowers, and woody plants, Benzakein learned of Olkhovska’s extensive clematis collection.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 9, 2024

Alternately, there are decorative vines that can adhere to walls, such as star jasmine, evergreen clematis and royal trumpet.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 7, 2022

“I’ve gotten rid of beloved hostas, daylilies, clematis and peonies,” Endsley says with a tinge of sadness.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 25, 2022

Wood-and-glass doors from the ’50s open onto the long roof, which is planted with small cherry trees, clematis and flowering shrubs including nandina and pittosporum.

From New York Times ● Sep. 22, 2021

On the warm stone walls, climbing roses were just coming into bloom and great twisted branches of honeysuckle and clematis wrestled each other as they tumbled up and over the top of the wall.

From "How I Live Now" by Meg Rosoff