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Aristolochiaceae fimbriata
Small ground-cover type perennial vine. May grow to 3 ft. mound. Exotic 1in. bloom. Up to 3 in. heart shaped, dark green leaves with silver veins. Self sows.
Likes light shade, but does well in partial to full shade, or sun with water.
Larval plant for Pipevine Swallowtail. If caterpillars eat it to ground, it will return from tuberous roots for next crop of eggs.
Spotted on Jun 30, 2012
Submitted on Jul 13, 2012
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