Clematis drummondii Torr. & A.Gray

Taxonomic Classification

Clematis drummondii is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae.

Native Range

It is native to the Southwestern United States – specifically Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas – and northern Mexico.

Common Names

Its common names are old man's beard, Texas virgin's bower, and barba de chivato.

Growth Form

This is a white-flowered vine that grows by clambering over other wildflowers, shrubs, and fence rows.

Natural Habitats

Its natural habitats include the Chihuahuan Desert, Sonoran Desert, prairies, and grasslands.

Sap Properties

The sap of Clematis drummondii is caustic.

Uses

Despite this, its foliage, stems, and roots can be used to produce dye, as long as handlers take caution during use and avoid breathing in fumes from the plant.