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Clematis ligusticifolia White clematis Deciduous climber (1 Page of 5) 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. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses 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].
General Uses: The seed floss makes an excellent tinder for starting fires, a spark from a flint will quickly ignite it[212].
The seed floss can be used as an insulation in shoes etc[212]. It has also been used in baby's nappies[257].
The stems have been used to make a string[257].
A shampoo made from the roots can be used as a hair shampoo[257].
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