Chaparral Clematis (Clematis lasiantha) at Lake Berryessa. Photo by queerbychoice.Clematis is a genus of about 380 mostly vining species in the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). The buttercup family also contains larkspurs, mouse tails, and buttercups.
Native Species
One Clematis species is native to Woodland, and one is native to other parts of Yolo County.
Native to Woodland
Creek Clematis (Clematis ligusticifolia) is an herbaceous perennial vine that is native to all of Woodland, all of Davis, most of West Sacramento, the Yolo County foothills, the Capay Hills, and the eastern slopes of the Dunnigan Hills, but not to the portion of the Sacramento Valley flatlands that lie to the west of Woodland. It grows to 30 feet long. It has white flowers and is summer-deciduous. It prefers full sun or partial shade and is not picky about soil. It is equally likely to grow in wet or dry areas. Creek Clematis plants are either male or female. Only the male vines produce pollen, but the male vines are ranked 8 out of 10 on the Ogren Plant Allergy Scale, indicating that they tend to cause fairly severe hay fever.
Native to Yolo County
Chaparral Clematis (Clematis lasiantha) is an herbaceous perennial vine that is native to the Yolo County foothills, including the Capay Hills. It grows to 15 feet long. It has white flowers and goes semi-deciduous in summer. It is not picky about sun exposure, soil, or drainage. It is equally likely to grow in wet or dry areas. Chaparral Clematis plants are either male or female. Only the male vines produce pollen, but the male vines are ranked 8 out of 10 on the Ogren Plant Allergy Scale, indicating that they tend to cause fairly severe hay fever.
Links
CalScape: Clematis ligusticifolia
