| Clematis recta | |
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| Clematis recta in New Delhi | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Magnoliophyta |
| Class: | Magnoliopsida |
| Order: | Ranunculales |
| Family: | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus: | Clematis |
| Species: | C. recta |
| Binomial name | |
| Clematis recta L. |
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Clematis recta, the Erect Clematis or Ground virginsbower, is a species of Clematis unusual in that it is a free-standing shrub rather than a climbing plant. Growing usually on the margins of woodland areas, it is native to Eastern, Southern and Central Europe.
Clematis recta is a perennial climber. .It needs sunlight and can’t grow in shade. Clematis produces clouds of star like flowers in June -August. These white blossoms are very fragrant. . The flowers are hermaphrodite (having both male and female organs).