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what is this plant

West Midlands, United Kingdom Gb

Saw it growing up bushes in Tenby, I can download other pics to show its habit if needed



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it looks like its the british native, wild clematis or travellers joy.
it will develop lovely silky seed heads in the autumn.

4 Aug, 2009

 

Oh of course, now you mention it the leaves do look like clematis, I've never seen it before, how lovely. Thanks Sbg

4 Aug, 2009

 

Vitalba perhaps?

4 Aug, 2009

 

Definitely C. vitalba.

4 Aug, 2009

 

thought so, it is also called 'old mans beard' due to its silky seed heads.

I rarely know the the latin names for wild lowers as i learnt my local plants as a young girl. I have checked and it is C vitalba.

4 Aug, 2009

 

This is better than the gardeners question time panel:-)) thanks all

4 Aug, 2009

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