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clema·tis (klem′ə tis, klə mat′is)

noun

any of a genus (Clematis) of perennial plants and woody vines of the buttercup family, with bright-colored flowers of varying size and form

Etymology: L < Gr klēmatis, brushwood, clematis < klēma, vine, cutting: see clastic

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clematis Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • prune: Pruning There is a great deal of intimidating mystique about how to prune clematis correctly.

Adjective modifier

  • herbaceous: Best With: Try growing them with herbaceous clematis.

Modifies a noun

  • montana: Also what about clematis montana, do you deadhead just behind to flower or at the bottom of the stem?

Preposition: in

  • flower: There are so many varieties ( at least 300 ) it is possible to have a clematis in flower for most of the year.
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