Leafless clematis - Clematis afoliata
Photographed on Kaitorete Spit.
Often found in open rocky shrublands and, in South Island, in tussock grasslands. Stems grow up to 3m long and are stiff, wiry and grooved. These stems often form large bundles with an appearance like a large tangled wire or thick string. Flowers October – November. Not threatened although in some regions the open rocky habitats are subject to development pressure. Competition with naturalised plants also poses a threat to regeneration of this plant in some areas.
Leafless clematis - Clematis afoliata
Photographed on Kaitorete Spit.
Often found in open rocky shrublands and, in South Island, in tussock grasslands. Stems grow up to 3m long and are stiff, wiry and grooved. These stems often form large bundles with an appearance like a large tangled wire or thick string. Flowers October – November. Not threatened although in some regions the open rocky habitats are subject to development pressure. Competition with naturalised plants also poses a threat to regeneration of this plant in some areas.