Definition of clematis
: any of a genus (Clematis) of vines or herbs of the buttercup family often having three leaflets on each leaf and usually white, red, pink, or purple flowers
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These super aggressive weeds include blackberry, Scotch broom, bindweed (also known as invasive morning glory), horsetail, English ivy, poison oak and old man’s beard (also known as traveler’s joy; an invasive species of clematis).
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Care for Compost Certain plants like roses, berries, and clematis appreciate this springtime pampering.
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This is a clematis that blooms on old and new wood, and takes part sun to full sun exposure.
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Consider planting an annual vine like cardinal vine or hyacinth bean vine with the clematis.
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Lawrence hit the red carpet in NYC wearing an entire bouquet of orchids, clematis, dahlias, scabiosas, and japanese greens pinned throughout her twisted updo.
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Candles lit the room, and Joseph covered the tables with purple clematis.
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Or the clematis Thomas planted in her father’s memory that blooms vibrant purple.
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The Comtesse de Bouchaud clematis and an anemone called Honorine Jobert flowered and were gone.
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Origin and Etymology of clematis
New Latin, genus name, from Latin, from Greek klēmatis brushwood, clematis, from klēmat-, klēma twig, from klan to break — more at clast
CLEMATIS Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of clematis for English Language Learners
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: a climbing plant that has large pink, purple, red, or white flowers
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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about clematis
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