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Clematis is a genus of about 380 species [2] [3] within the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae. [4] Their garden hybrids and cultivars have been popular among gardeners, [5] beginning with Clematis 'Jackmanii', a garden staple since 1862; more cultivars are being produced constantly.
Star of India. The Star of India is a 563.35-carat (112.67 g) star sapphire, one of the largest such gems in the world. [1] [a] It is almost flawless and is unusual in that it has stars on both sides of the stone. The greyish-blue gem was mined in Sri Lanka [3] and is housed in the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
Clematis hedysarifolia is a liana, endemic to peninsular India, belonging to the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). It was described by Augustin Pyramus de Candolle and published in Regni Vegetabilis Systema Naturale 1: 148, in 1817.
Over 70 species and cultivars of clematis currently (2016) [1] possess the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, reflecting this plant's continued popularity in gardens in the United Kingdom. Clematis is a genus of woody based perennials, mostly climbers with a twining habit, though some are grown as groundcover or as herbaceous ...
Clematis armandii (also called Armand clematis or evergreen clematis) is a flowering climbing plant of the genus Clematis. Like many members of that genus, it is prized by gardeners for its showy flowers. It is native to much of China (except the north and extreme south) and northern Burma. [1] The plant is a woody perennial.
A musical about the Star of India is to be performed in San Diego to mark its 160th anniversary. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290 ...
Clematis gouriana, or Indian Traveller's Joy, [1] is a liana found in Asia which belongs to the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). [2] It was described by Roxb. ex DC. and published in Regni Vegetabilis Systema Naturale 1: 138-139, in 1818.
Clematis paniculata or known in Te Reo as Puawananga is very important to the Maori community as it has great cultural significance. Many tribes believe that Puawananga, along with the Whauwhapaku, are the offspring of Puanga (Rigel) which is the brightest star of the Orion constellation and Rehua (Antares) the most shining star of the Scorpio ...