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Clematis vitalba L.

traveller’s joy (Ranunculaceae)

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Clematis vitalba is a common and widespread scrambling plant, native to the southern half of England and peripheral parts of Wales, but also naturalised elsewhere.

Niederösterreich, Austria; 2005-06-25

 traveller’s joy / Clematis vitalba: _Clematis vitalba_ is a common and widespread scrambling plant, native to the southern half of England and peripheral parts of Wales, but also naturalised elsewhere.

The leaves of Clematis vitalba are pinnate, with stalked leaflets.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2017-06-13

 traveller’s joy / Clematis vitalba: The leaves of _Clematis vitalba_ are pinnate, with stalked leaflets.

Its seeds are adapted to wind-dispersal.

Wienerwald, Austria; 2004-09-19

 traveller’s joy / Clematis vitalba: Its seeds are adapted to wind-dispersal.

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