Clematis terniflora (C. paniculata)

Sweet Autumn Clematis, Japanese Clematis

[not native to the Mid-Atlantic area]

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Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family)

Mid-Atlantic bloom time: July - September
Mid-Atlantic fruit ripe: June - October

Sweet Autumn Clematis is a invasive perennial vine. It is somewhat similar in appearance to the native C. virginiana (Virgin's-bower), but has smooth-edged leaves unlike the toothed leaves of Virgin's-bower.

8 September 2020 Manassas, VA

8 September 2020 Manassas, VA

8 September 2020 Manassas, VA (note the smooth, untoothed leaves)

8 September 2020 Manassas, VA

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