Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Asian Clematis |
| MainColor | Magenta |
| PlantType |  Vine |
| Growth Type |  Cultivated |
| Season | June |
| ImageUrl | Clematis-001 |
| Photographer | Gita |
| Location | |
| Human Toxicity |  Mildly_Toxic |
Flower Details
Description
A deciduous climbing vine with showy, large flowers, often creamy white with purple or green centres. Popular in gardens as an ornamental climber.
Distribution
Native to China; widely cultivated in Europe, including the UK.
Medicinal/Other Uses
Related Clematis species have been used in traditional medicine for headaches and rheumatism, but this species is mainly ornamental.
Edibility
Not edible.
Human Toxicity
Contains protoanemonin, which can cause skin irritation, mouth ulcers, and digestive upset if ingested.
Pet Toxicity
can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea if eaten.
Active Compounds
Protoanemonin, saponins, flavonoids.