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Dutchman's pipe

Scientific name: Aristolochia elegans

Family Aristolochiaceae · Genus Aristolochia · Current name: Aristolochia littoralis

Care snapshot

An ornamental climber with unusual patterned flowers. It contains aristolochic acids and should not be used medicinally or ingested.

Draft seed — not medical or emergency advice. Human review pending.

Growing details

Season: Warm season
Common pests: Aphids, spider mites
Common diseases: Leaf spots, root rot

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