These are Clematis. They are, beieve it or not, relatives of the Buttercup. They grow on a vine. This particular one has taken over a stop sign a few blocks from where I live. http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Barney/Clemetis___.jpg.html <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Barney/Clemetis___.jpg.html> Commennts and Criticisms Welcome! Thanks, Barney