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Leather-Flower, Virgin's-Bower (Clematis)

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Leather-Flower, Virgin's-Bower Genus Details

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Virgin's-Bower is native to the eastern U.S. and has been found from New York to Georgia. It is a perennial vine that reaches 3 feet long and has large leaves with opposite leaflets. Flowers of Virgin's Bower are white and bloom in late August. In fall, fluffy, showy fruits with long yellowish-white plumes hang down. Other clematis species vary in color from light to dark purple and bloom in the summer. Leaves and flowers have an acrid burning taste. Homeopathic physicians use Virgin's Bower for eye infections, gonorrheal symptoms and inflammatory symptoms.
Virgin's-Bower (Clematis viticella).
Virgin's-Bower (Clematis viticella).

Leather-Flower, Virgin's-Bower Allergy Info

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Virgin's Bower has wind borne pollen, but is is considered a minor offender for inhalant allergies.

Leather-Flower, Virgin's-Bower Pollen Description

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No pollen description is currently available.

Species in This Genus

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Allergenicity Legend:
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Leather-Flower, Virgin's-Bower (Clematis) is a genus of the RANUNCULACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:

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Leather-Flower, Virgin's-Bower Genus Location

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The shaded areas on the map indicates where the genus has been observed in the United States. Click the map to see a full scale version of these allergy areas.
  - Native, observed in a county
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  - Rarely observed

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