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sweet autumn virginsbower	USDA PLANTS Symbol: CLTE4 USDA ARS GRIN: 316251 ITIS: 18712
Clematis terniflora DC
Taxonomic Rank: Magnoliopsida: Ranunculales: Ranunculaceae
Synonym(s): leatherleaf clematis, yam-leaved clematis
Sweet autumn virginsbower is a climbing, semi-evergreen, ornamental vine. The leaves are opposite, compound (with 3-5 leaflets), and the margins are entire. Leaflets are each 2-3 in. (5-7.6 cm) long. White, fragrant, four-petaled flowers appear in the late summer through the fall. Seeds are also showy and production is prolific. Seed heads have long, silvery-gray, feather-like hairs attached. The native species (C. virginiana) is very similar (margins of leaves of the native tend to be toothed), but not as prone to self-seeding and spreading. Sweet autumn virginsbower prefers sun to partial shade and is found invading forest edges, rights of ways and urban green space especially near creeks. It is native to Japan and China and was introduced into the United States as an ornamental plant.

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Flower(s); Chris Evans, River to River CWMA, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Flower(s); Chris Evans, River to River CWMA, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Flower(s); Chris Evans, River to River CWMA, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Plant(s); Chris Evans, River to River CWMA, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Flower(s); Richard Webb, Self-employed horticulurist, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage

Taxonomic References:

USDA, NRCS. 2001. The PLANTS Database, Version 3.1, National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA.

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