Old Man's Beard (Clematis vitalba) on Jun 1, 2009

Submitter has sample
EDRR Status: Local expert notified

Description of specimen

Vines grow up to 100 feet long and completely blanket trees and other plants. Creamy white flowers in summer are followed by feathery seed heads in late summer and early fall. The fluffy seed heads are persistent and quite conspicuous in the winter. Identification at this site was verified in the past by Lincoln County Vegetation Management Technician and Oregon Department of Agriculture Integrated Weed Management Specialist.

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