clematis

noun

cle·ma·tis | \ ˈkle-mə-təs

, -ˈmā-, -ˈmä-\

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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Queen Elizabeth has a beautiful pink rose named for her and Will and Kate's youngest child, Prince Louis, has a clematis of his own named after him. — Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, "The Royal Horticultural Society Named This Gorgeous Flower After Meghan Markle," 17 Feb. 2019 Dinner was held under a canopy of trees in the garden, with guests sitting at two long tables decorated with understated yet elegant centerpieces made from clematis, dahlias, scabiosa, angel wing jasmine, and a variety of garden roses. — Brooke Porter Katz, Harper's BAZAAR, "Stellina and David Katzenberg’s Stunning Tuscan Wedding in Florence," 30 Dec. 2017 Those who do are rewarded with a meticulous composition rendering everything from oregano to hydrangeas to foxtail and clematis. — Alex Ronan, Vogue, "This Artist’s Flower “Fossils” Are a New Way to Bring Nature Indoors," 27 July 2018 Each filled with delphiniums, garden roses, peonies, foxgloves and clematis. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, "How to Throw an End of Summer Garden Party, From London’s Favorite Eat-In Flower Shop," 3 Aug. 2018 Hardwick has spent 20 years studying, collecting, growing and now hybridizing clematis. — Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp, Indianapolis Star, "The Hoosier Gardener: Climbing or trailing, clematis is queen in the garden," 23 Feb. 2018 The back walls will have fragrant white roses and clematis climbing up them. — Vogue, "Victoria Beckham’s Guide to Summer Gardening," 21 May 2018 Ignore those gardening books that promise that some clematis don't need pruning at all. — Jean Nick, Good Housekeeping, "How To Grow Clematis," 17 Mar. 2017 White magnolias are near the pergola, which is topped by wisteria and varieties of clematis. — Janet Eastman, OregonLive.com, "See four private estates during the Dunthorpe Garden Tour (photos)," 9 May 2018

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