Clematis bigelovii

An uncommon plant in rocky canyons of western New Mexico and adjacent Arizona. Similar to, and possibly conspecific with, Clematis palmeri and Clematis hirsutissima.

A flower in the Black Range south of Chloride, 3 Jun 2007.

Plant habit, south of Chloride, 3 Jun 2007.

Cauline leaves, south of Chloride, 3 Jun 2007.