tendrils

the word clematis comes from a greek word κλήμα (klema), which means vine or tendril. i love vines, but what i love most about vines is tendrils. those smart little hands that pull the vine upward, and wrap their fingers around wires and branches, with muscles strong enough that it is almost impossible to loosen their grip. vines . . . beauty and strength. ancientness. elegance. wine.

clematis buds