Clematis patens

Flower name
Clematis patens
Scientific name
Clematis patens
AliasClematis, 風車
Place of originJapan, China, Europe and North America
Place of floweringGarden, Potted flower
Flowering seasonMay, June, July, August, September, October
Language of flowersNoble-minded

What is Clematis patens

Clematis patens or Kazaguruma (Windmill, scientific name: Clematis patens) is a type of Clematis (scientific name: Clematis L.) that is native to Japan. As it is a wild species, it is often named after geographical locations. It is considered the parent of many cultivated varieties, such as Shirobana Kazaguruma (White Windmill, scientific name: Clematis patens f. leucantha).
The shape of the flower (actually sepals) is like a dish. The flower color (sepal color) is white or pale purple, and the number of petals (sepals) is eight. It is designated as an endangered species.

Origin of the Flower Name
The Japanese name is derived from its resemblance to the traditional craft toy "Kazaguruma" (windmill、風車). Do you think they look similar?

the traditional craft toy "Kazaguruma" (windmill、風車)Left、花のClematis patensRight