A variety of the species Clematis occidentalis, commonly known as Western Blue Virginsbower or Purple Clematis. It's a climbing or trailing perennial vine native to North America. This specific variety, grosseserrata, is known for its coarsely toothed (grossly serrate) leaflets.

Growth Habit: It's a vine, either trailing or climbing, with stems that can grow quite long, though often shorter.

Leaves: The leaves are typically ternate (divided into three leaflets).

Flowers: The flowers are generally solitary, borne in the leaf axils, and have violet-blue or reddish-violet sepals.

Distribution: This variety is found east of the Cascade Mountains in Washington, and extends into the Yukon Territory, Colorado, and other parts of the western US and Canada.

Habitat: It prefers slopes and forest openings from foothills to moderate mountain elevations, according to the Burke Herbarium Image Collection.

Etymology: The name "Clematis" comes from the Greek word "clem," meaning vine.

Subspecies/varieties: It is a variety of Clematis occidentalis.

Note: The plant contains protoanemonin, which can cause skin irritation or gastrointestinal issues if ingested. Do not rub on your belly or ingest.
Native American tribes have used the plant for various medicinal purposes, including poultices for foot ailments and hair washes.
The seed floss can be used as tinder for starting fires.

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