pipestem clematis

Clematis lasiantha

Member of clematis (genus Clematis)
buttercup family (family Ranunculaceae)
dicots (class Magnoliopsida)
other colors in flowering plants

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• leaflets generally 3–5
• inflorescence generally 1-flowered
• sepals 10–21 mm, ≫ stamens, hairy both abaxially and adaxially
• flower Jan–Jun
• Ecology: Hillsides, chaparral, open woodland
• common

See also creamcups (Platystemon californicus).

Toxicity of clematis, leather flower (Clematis spp.):
1 – Skin contact with these plants can cause symptoms ranging from redness, itching, and rash to painful blisters like skin burns.
3 – Ingestion of these plants is expected to cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms that may cause illness but is not life-threatening.

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Chris’s observations: 25 (24 are research grade)

Locations:

• Almaden Quicksilver CP: 4
• Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve: 4
• Fremont Older OSP: 4
• Picchetti Ranch OSP: 2
• Pinnacles NP: 2
• Stevens Creek CP: 2
• Alum Rock Park, San Jose
• Calero CP
• Henry Coe SP
• Hidden Villa, Los Altos Hills
• Monte Bello OSP
• Rancho Cañada del Oro OSP
• Waterdog Lake & Open Space

Months:

• Feb.: 1
• Mar.: 3
• Apr.: 6
• May: 3
• Jun.: 4
• Jul.: 3
• Aug.: 1
• Sep.: 0
• Oct.: 3
• Nov.: 0
• Dec.: 1

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Taxon info: iNaturalist – Calflora – CalPhotos – Jepson eFlora – FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora