sweet autumn clematis; Clematis terniflora
A climbing plant with small, fragrant white flowers that bloom in late summer to autumn. The name literally means 'hermit grass'.
Sweet autumn clematis is twining around the garden fence.
Sweet autumn clematis produces many white flowers in autumn.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly used in botanical contexts; learners will most often encounter the katakana form.
The name 仙人草 (hermit grass) likely comes from the fluffy seed heads that resemble an immortal's beard. The exact origin is uncertain.