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Aristolochia reticulata
Aristolochia reticulata Jacq.
Texas Dutchman's Pipe
Aristolochiaceae (Birthwort Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: arre3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Leaf Venation: Palmate , Pinnate
Leaf Margin: Entire
Leaf Apex: Obtuse
Leaf Base: Auriculate , Sagittate
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Inflorescence: Raceme
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Purple , BrownBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Calyx brown-purple, limb purplish-brown. Flowering late spring-summer.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Stengl Biological Research Station - Smithville, TX
NPSOT - Austin Chapter - Austin, TX
Additional resources
USDA: Find Aristolochia reticulata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Aristolochia reticulata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Aristolochia reticulata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2009-05-25Research By: TWC Staff