About Clematis pitcheri Torr. & A.Gray
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
Clematis pitcheri Torr. & A.Gray, a flowering plant species in the buttercup family, has the common name bluebill.
Growth Form and Distribution
This is a herbaceous perennial vine that occurs in the south-central United States and northern Mexico.
Habitat
It can be found growing in wooded rocky outcrops, woodland margins, bluffs, and disturbed habitats.
Leaf Characteristics
Its leaves are variable, arranged oppositely along the stems, and may be either simple or compound.
Seasonal Growth Pattern
Each year in the fall, the above-ground growth of this vine dies back to ground level.
