Clematis ligusticifolia White clematis (Ranunculaceae) Deciduous climber

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Clematis ligusticifolia
White clematis
Deciduous climber
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The Clematis ligusticifolia plant species is found in Western N. America - Alberta and British Columbia south to California and New Mexico. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as White clematis.

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Latin Name:  Clematis ligusticifolia
Common Name:  White clematis
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  Torr.&A.Gray.

Known Hazards:  Although no reports of toxicity have been seen for this species, some if not all members of this genus are mildly poisonous. The toxic principle is dissipated by heat or by drying[65].

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Grows over trees and shrubs along rivers, creek banks and canyon bottoms[212].

Medicinal Information: White clematis was employed medicinally by a number of native North American Indian tribes who used it to treat a variety of complaints, but especially as an external application on sores etc[257]. It is rarely used in modern herbalism but probably merits investigation[K]. A decoction of the plant is used to treat colds and sore throats[212, 257]. It has also been used as a general tonic when feeling out of sorts[257]. An infusion of the white bark has been used as a febrifuge[213, 257]. An infusion of the roots has been used to treat headaches and stomach aches[257]. A poultice of the foliage has been used to treat chest pains and rheumatic joints[257]. An infusion of the plant has been used as a wash for skin eruptions, sores, wounds, backaches, swollen limbs, tired feet, syphilitic sores, eczema etc[257]. The stalks and roots have been used to make a woman's contraceptive[257]. A poultice made from the cut stems has been applied to the teeth for treating toothache[257]. A poultice of the mashed, moistened seeds has been applied to severe burns[257].

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