''Clematis urophylla'' is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''

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. It is native to

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Description

''Clematis urophylla'' is a woody evergreen climber. In its native range, it typically flowers from November-December, and fruits from March-April. It grows in forests, slopes, and scrub. Cultivars of this species include 'Winter Beauty'.RHS Plants. Available at: https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/211176/Clematis-urophylla-Winter-Beauty/Details ccessed 13/02/21/ref>

Etymology

''Clematis'' is derived from

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and means 'climbing plant'.Gledhill, David (2008). "The Names of Plants". Cambridge University Press. (hardback), (paperback). pp 111, 395 ''Urophylla'' is derived from Greek and means 'tail-leaved', a reference to its 'drip tips', which are elongated leaf tips that allow the leaves to easily shed water.

References

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