Ranunculaceae | Clematis | occidentalis

Clematis occidentalis (Hornemann) de Candolle

purple clematis;purple virgin's-bower;western purple clematis;western blue clematis;western blue virgin's-bower;northern blue clematis

occidentalis

Sample located about 1/4 west of South Fork Lakes. 3 1/2 miles down (south) Westcastle river from where it splits off Castle River, & 2 3/4 miles NE

in area on northwest facing slope in shady, woody area. Found in moist, gritty soil

5500 feet

with Thalictrum venulosum, Ribes viscosissimum

Moderately scattered

Purple flower