UNBC & Aleza Lake Research Forest
Plant Systems Database


Clematis occidentalis    ( Blue clematis )

Family: RANUNCULACEAE


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Clematis occidentalis-spring image-flower.jpg
Depiction: Flowers apetalous and nodding; sepals 4, purplish blue, sharply pointed and pubescent, 3-5cm long; petals none. Stamens yellow and numerous; pistils numerous. Flower diameter 6-7cm.

Photograph Date: May 11th, 2005

Photographer: Allan Carson



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Clematis occidentalis general description

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Clematis occidentalis spring image-general

Clematis occidentalis spring image-leaves