Swanflower
Aristolochiaceae (Birthwort Family)
USDA Symbol: ARER
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

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Specimen & Label Data
Aristolochia erecta
Swanflower, Black Flower, Pipe Vine, (Birthwort)
Aristolochiaceae
Location:
5596 Hollyhock Rd., on S edge of meadow.
Latitude:
0.000000
Habitat:
Only two plants. In full sun,loamy soil among Buffalo Grass.
Description:
Perennial. Stems low to ascending. Leaves linear. Flower tubular, black/dark purple, w/small yellow/cream dots in throat and overhanging strap.
County:
Bexar
Collector:
Lottie Millsaps
Collection Date:
July 10, 1991
Specimen number:
115
Herbarium Owner: NPSOT
Herbarium ID: 0125
Accession Date: Dec. 16, 1991
Accession Number: 12
Annotations: SCFXB
(Birthwort)
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