JungleDragon is a nature and wildlife community for photographers, travellers and anyone who loves nature. We're genuine, free, ad-free and beautiful.

Join

Clematis occidentalis var. occidentalis Clematis occidentalis var. occidentalis (Western, Purple, or Wild Clematis) is one of two clematis native to Minnesota. It is somewhat uncommon in the state. It prefers rocky soils or even cliff faces and talus slopes with some shade. This one was growing on a steep bank of boulders and glacial till in a mixed conifer/deciduous species forest. Clematis occidentalis,Geotagged,Minnesota,Purple Clematis,Spring,United States,Western Blue Virginsbower,Western Clematis,Wild Clematis Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Clematis occidentalis var. occidentalis

Clematis occidentalis var. occidentalis (Western, Purple, or Wild Clematis) is one of two clematis native to Minnesota. It is somewhat uncommon in the state. It prefers rocky soils or even cliff faces and talus slopes with some shade. This one was growing on a steep bank of boulders and glacial till in a mixed conifer/deciduous species forest.

Sign in or Join in order to comment.

The Western Blue Virginsbower

Clematis occidentalis is a flowering plant in the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae.

Info 1 0
Similar species: Ranunculales
Species identified by Christine Young
View Gary B's profile

By Gary B

All rights reserved
Uploaded Mar 2, 2019. Captured Jun 2, 2016 14:31 in Forest Rte 308, Grand Marais, MN 55604, USA.
country flag of United States of America Explore United States of America 39,925 9,640 8
  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL
  • f/5.6
  • 1/100s
  • ISO250
  • 100mm