DSC_5614 White clematis, or puawananga (Clematis paniculata) large white male flowers. An attractive climbing forest vine producing masses of white flowers in the forest canopy in spring. Endemic to the North, South and Stewart Islands from coastal to to montane areas, in shrubland or tall forest. Lake Manapouri, Fiordland *
DSC_5406 White clematis, or puawananga (Clematis paniculata) male flower showing stamens shortly after opening. An attractive climbing forest vine producing masses of white flowers in the forest canopy in spring. Endemic to the North, South and Stewart Islands from coastal to to montane areas, in shrubland or tall forest. Lake Manapouri, Fiordland *
DSC_5397 White clematis, or puawananga (Clematis paniculata) male flower showing stamens shortly after opening. An attractive climbing forest vine producing masses of white flowers in the forest canopy in spring. Endemic to the North, South and Stewart Islands from coastal to to montane areas, in shrubland or tall forest. Lake Manapouri, Fiordland *