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Aristolochia elegans
prolific delicate vine with heart-shaped leaves and flowers
partial shade in yards and woods
Spotted on Apr 4, 2011
Submitted on Apr 4, 2011
2 Comments
Updated. This is also called calico flower.
Have you noticed the pipe work on the back and that the center is false and has an opening? You have an excellent picture. Mine kind of wilts in the heat. It should attract the Polydamas butterfly that lays it's eggs on the vine