Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve
Clematis lasiantha (Pipestem Clematis, Chaparral Clematis)
Uncommon, native, perennial shrub found in coastal sage-scrub plant community, but also on the edges of oak woodland. Flowers are yellow (aging red). Blooms in spring. Previous scientific name: Lotus scoparius.
Clematis lasiantha (Pipestem Clematis, Chaparral Clematis) NATIVE. Pictured in late winter.
Clematis lasiantha (Pipestem Clematis, Chaparral Clematis) NATIVE. Pictured in late winter.
Clematis lasiantha (Pipestem Clematis, Chaparral Clematis) NATIVE. Pictured in late winter.
Clematis lasiantha (Pipestem Clematis, Chaparral Clematis) NATIVE. Pictured in late winter.