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Clematis paniculata
Clematis paniculata is one of seven species of clematis that is native to New Zealand. It's the most common of these, and is widespread in forest throughout the country, and it grows from lowland areas up to low mountainous forests, and flowers between August and November. Puawhananga, the Māori name translates as "flower of the skies", and traditionally its flowering meant the start of spring. This flowering clematis was spotted in Te Papa museum's "Bush City" garden.
Spotted on Oct 29, 2012
Submitted on Dec 1, 2012
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beautiful flower!