Neil ji, it is not the stem tendril but the common petiole that twines around a support. In Naravelia of the same family the terminal leaflet is modified into a tendril like structure. Regards, Shrikant
On Oct 16, 10:21 pm, Neil Soares <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi, > Mr.Ingalhalikar posted photographs of this blooming at Mulshi,Pune last week. > > Photographed at my farm at Shahapur. Last weekend only buds were seen > [Photographs 1 to 3]. Was hoping it would be in full bloom today, but was > disappointed [Photographs 4 to 6]. Am not sure about my plans next weekend > and hence have posted the photographs today. > Another interesting aspect was the stem tendrils which encircle the > supporting tree [Photographs 7 to 9]. > Have previously posted photographs of this fruiting and they are available > at this link : > https://groups.google.com/group/indiantreepix/browse_thread/thread/c0... > > With regards, > Neil Soares. > > > Clematis hedysarifolia [Bendrichi-vel] flower buds 1.jpg > 101KViewDownload > > Clematis hedysarifolia [Bendrichi-vel] flower buds 2.jpg > 84KViewDownload > > Clematis hedysarifolia [Bendrichi-vel] flower buds 3.jpg > 99KViewDownload > > Clematis hedysarifolia [Bendrichi-vel] ready to bloom 1.jpg > 96KViewDownload > > Clematis hedysarifolia [Bendrichi-vel] ready to bloom 2.jpg > 99KViewDownload > > Clematis hedysarifolia [Bendrichi-vel] ready to bloom 3.jpg > 92KViewDownload > > Stem tendrils 1.jpg > 99KViewDownload > > Stem tendrils 2.jpg > 101KViewDownload > > Stem tendrils 3.jpg > 99KViewDownload

