Clematis
Taken from the botanical term for a climbing ornamental plant, with roots in Greek klema meaning stem or branch.
Meaning and origin
Clematis takes its name from an ornamental climbing vine bearing delicate, clustered flowers.
How to pronounce Clematis
| English (US) | kluh-MAT-iss |
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