Definition of "virgin's bower" [virgin's bower]

• Any of several climbing plants of the genus Clematis, especially C. virginiana, of eastern North America, having clusters of white flowers and a cluster of seedlike fruits each with a feathery, persistent style. Also called old-man's-beard. (noun)

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