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Virgin's Bower

Genus: Clematis.

Species: Clematis virginiana.

Virgin's Bower is a native perennial found in shade along edges of woods. It is also called "Old Man's Beard". This plant is a close relative of the garden Clematis. The seed head has curvy, hair-like white projections, giving the plant the appearance of an old man's beard. This plant can be grown from seed.

Photos of this plant

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