| Clematis marmoraria | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Ranunculales |
| Family: | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus: | Clematis |
| Species: | C. marmoraria |
| Binomial name | |
| Clematis marmoraria Sneddon | |
Clematis marmoraria (New Zealand dwarf clematis) is an evergreen plant with parsley-like, leathery and dark green foliage. The white flowers are about 2 cm wide, blooming in early spring.
Habitat
This clematis can be found growing in alpine marble karrenfeld either in crevices in massive marble, or amongst semi-fixed rocks, stones, and similar rocky sites in open herbfield.
Uses
Clematis × cartmanii is a hybrid between Clematis marmoraria and Clematis paniculata that is grown ornamentally. The hybrid was created by NZ horticulturalist Joe Cartman and several popular cultivars of the cross are now in cultivation.
References
- ^ "Clematis marmoraria". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
- Rogerson, Brewster. "Clematis × cartmanii 'Joe'". International Clematis Society. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
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