Atragene

/ˈætrəˌdʒiːn/ noun

Definition

A climbing plant of the clematis family, typically found in temperate regions and known for its delicate flowers.

Etymology

From Greek 'atraktos' possibly relating to the plant's climbing or spindle-like structure, referring to various woody climbing plants.

Kelly Says

Atragene is basically just a fancy name for some climbing clematis flowers — the word is so old and botanical that most gardeners just call them by their regular plant names now!

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