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Aristolochia grandiflora
The biggest flower in Central America, Aristolochia grandiflora produces large solitary flowers from cordiate leaf axils. Leaves can be up to 25 cm wide. Flowers are heart shaped: 10–20 cm wide and have tails that are up to 60 cm long. The flower is green/white with purple/brown veins. The center of the flower is darker colored, which attracts pollinators along with a distinctive odor to its reproductive elements.
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Thanks triggsturner!
Belated congrats on your SOTD Jessie. A stunning looking flower.
¡Muchas gracias Jonathan!
Felicitaciones Jessie, un exelente aporte al proyecto. esperamos ver mas pronto.
Thank you all! 🌿
Congrats Jessie!
Thanks for sharing.
Congratulations Jessie!
Great spotting! Congrats, Jessie.
Congrats Jessie.
congrats on spectacular SOTD!
Congratulations Jessie, your Pelican Flower is our Spotting of the Day!
"This large and beautiful Pelican flower (Aristolochia grandiflora) is our Spotting of the Day! The genus Aristolochia comprises about 120 species which are found in the tropics and subtropics. Aristolochia grandiflora ("large flower") is appropriately named: its has one of the largest flowers of any New World species.
Find out more about this plant here: https://buff.ly/2wGaNHO "
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