Description: shrubby climber whose stems climb and wrap around other trees or shrubs. The leaves are pinnate on long stalks. The flowers are small and star-shaped white. The stamens protrude on the flower. The fruit is a small nut with curly long hairs on it.

Flowering time: June-August

Habitat: Open rocky ground

Interesting fact: Poisonous species due to the alkaloid clematine. It has fungicidal and bactericidal properties, but today it is used for these purposes only in pharmacy, due to the sensitive dosage so as not to cause numerous disorders.