The language of Clematis
How these dainty flowers came to receive their name in the language of flowers...
Clematis is a genus of about 300 species within the Ranunculaceae family, commonly known as the Buttercup Family. Clematis comes from the Greek word “klematis,” meaning vine, due to them being climbing plants.
They have been popular with gardeners since the 1500's and many of the clematis found today came from the last Century.