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Aristolochiaceae fimbriata
Small, ground-cover type perennial vine. May grow to 3 ft mound. Exotic, 1" blooms. Up to 3", heart shaped, dark green leaves have silver veins. Drought tolerant and self sows. Larval plant for Pipevine Swallowtail.
Likes light shade, but does well in partial to full shade,or sun with water. Well-draining soil.
If caterpillars eat it to ground, it will return from the tuberous roots for next crop of eggs.
Spotted on Apr 2, 2012
Submitted on Apr 2, 2012
6 Comments
Cool!
Never seen one before :)
Nice spotting!
Cracking Aristolochia and a nice capture. Could you update the spotting with the botanical name?
Wow, I thought this might be an Aristolochia... very nice job on the photo!
The common names are White-veined Pipevine or Swallowtail Pipevine. Aristolochia fimbriata
Good job on photographing the flower.