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| Scientific Name | Clematis drummondii | USDA PLANTS Symbol | |
| Common Name | Old-man's Beard, Drummond's Clematis | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. |
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| Family | Ranunculaceae (Buttercup) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Dry soils in canyons and dry washes. Plant: Low/sprawling or climbing perennial vine. Leaves: Compound leaves with 3 to 5 leaflets, each with 3 lobes and 3/4 to 1-3/4 inches long with leathery appearance and short fine hairs on the undersides. Inflorescence: Flowerheads are solitary or in small clusters of a few, no petals, 4 white, petal-like sepals and a cluster of white stamens; flower followed by mass of fluffy, white seed plumes (tails) 2 to 4 inches long. Bloom Period: April to September. References: SEINet, "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, and Southwest Desert Flora. |
BONAP Distribution Map
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Texas Status: Native |
