Clematis Vitalba (Noun)
Meaning
Vigorous deciduous climber of Europe to Afghanistan and Lebanon having panicles of fragrant green-white flowers in summer and autumn.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Clematis vitalba was a common sight in the woods and hedges of the English countryside, clothing trees and shrubs with its abundant greenish-white flowers.
- The invasive clematis vitalba had taken over the garden, covering the walls and choking out the native vegetation.
- In the 19th century, clematis vitalba was introduced to New Zealand, where it has since become a serious pest, smothering native trees and undergrowth.
- The farmers in the region had learned to curse the clematis vitalba, which seemed to grow faster than they could cut it back.
- The clematis vitalba climbing up the ancient stone wall was a delight to behold, its delicate flowers dancing in the breeze like a ghostly mist.