You might also look at this site
http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?...cr_008_avp.jpg for
Clematis crispa which is native to your area. C. douglasii is a native of
the western U.S. I've looked for a photo online of C. douglasii and cannot
find one that matches that of a reference textbook and your photo. The
British textbook photo is similar to your photo. Photos online are not.
Strange. C. douglasii is the same as C. hirsutissima. I think you have C.
crispa but I'm confused as usual.

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