Common Name(s)	Travellers Joy or Old Mans Beard
Latin Name	Clematis Vitalba
Description	Climbing plant, each leaf has five separate leaves which are pointed at the tip. The flowers grow in clusters and are white or cream, turning to feathery plumes from the fruits.
Hazards	This plant is considered only mildly poisonous but the sap can cause allergic reactions.
Effects	Although poisoning is extremely rare the sap can cause the skin to blister.
Flowering Period	July to September.
Location	Chalky districts mainly. Climbs through hedges and trees. There are many cultivated varieties found in gardens.