Clematis ladakhiana
Description:
Distinctive species native to the high-altitude regions of Ladakh and the western Himalayas. A deciduous, woody climber, it produces small, pale flowers followed by attractive, silky seedheads. Adapted to cold, dry mountain conditions, it is an unusual species in cultivation and remains relatively uncommon
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