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Clematis vitalba
Traveller's joy
Deciduous climber
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The Clematis vitalba plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Traveller's joy.

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Latin Name:  Clematis vitalba
Common Name:  Traveller's joy
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  All parts of the plant are poisonous[7], the toxic principle is dissipated by heat or by drying[65].
 
Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:  15
 
Habitat:  Hedgerows and wood margins, usually on calcareous soils[7, 17].



Edible Uses:  Young shoots - cooked and used like hop shoots (Humulus lupulus)[7, 46, 61]. Caution is advised due to reports of toxicity[7].

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