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Aristolochia ringens
Aristolochia is a large plant genus with over 500 species that is the namesake (type genus) of the family (Aristolochiaceae). Its members are commonly known as birthworts, pipevines or Dutchman's pipes and are widespread and occur in the most diverse climates. Some species, like A. utriformis and A. westlandii, are threatened with extinction.
Originally from Costa Rica to the Amazon; and Jamaica
No my dear, it was in the grounds of Tao Gardens, a health retreat center in Northern Thailand...
Spotted on Oct 30, 2011
Submitted on May 6, 2012
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