Clematis viorna

Northern Leatherflower, Vase-vine

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Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family)

Mid-Atlantic bloom time: May - September
Mid-Atlantic fruit ripe: June - October

Northern Leatherflower is a perennial vine with 6-angled, sparsely pubescent to glabrous stems. Its dull purple sepals are pubescent on their outer sides.

3 June 2026 Great Falls National Park, Great Falls, VA	3 June 2026 Great Falls National Park, Great Falls, VA (unopened flowers)	3 June 2026 Great Falls National Park, Great Falls, VA	3 June 2026 Great Falls National Park, Great Falls, VA (developing leaf bud)
8 June 2026 Great Falls National Park, Great Falls, VA	8 June 2026 Great Falls National Park, Great Falls, VA (insect feeding on flower at the right)	8 June 2026 Great Falls National Park, Great Falls, VA (throat/underside of flower)	8 June 2026 Great Falls National Park, Great Falls, VA (insect feeding on flower)

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