Clematis drummondii
(Old-man’s Beard)
Clematis drummondii, Ernst Tinaja, Big Bend National Park 7573
Clematis drummondii, Westminster Glen, Austin, Travis Co. 9349
Clematis drummondii, Westminster Glen, Austin, Travis Co. 9359
Clematis drummondii, Westminster Glen, Austin, Travis Co. 9358
Clematis drummondii, Ernst Tinaja, Big Bend National Park 0752
Clematis drummondii, Ernst Tinaja, Big Bend National Park 0762
Clematis drummondii, Ernst Tinaja, Big Bend National Park 7593
Ernst Tinaja, Big Bend National Park 7575
| Scientific Name | Clematis drummondii | USDA PLANTS Symbol | CLDR |
| Common Name | Old-man's Beard, Drummond's Clematis | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 18695 |
| Family | Ranunculaceae (Buttercup) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Dryer soils in canyons and dry washes, pastures, fencerows, often along streams or on slopes. Plant: Low/sprawling or climbing perennial vine. Leaves: Compound leaves with 3 to 5 leaflets, each with 3 lobes and 3/4 to 1-3/4 inches long with leathery appearance and short fine hairs on the undersides. Inflorescence: Flower heads are solitary or in small clusters of a few, no petals, 4 white, petal-like sepals and a cluster of white stamens; flower followed by mass of fluffy, white seed plumes (tails) 2 to 4 inches long. Bloom Period: July to September. References: SEINet, "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, and Southwest Desert Flora. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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