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Wooly Dutchman's Pipevine

Aristolochia tomentosa

Photo by gatorfellows
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Field Notes

Description:

Wooly Pipevine is a woody vine. It has large simple, cordate leaves that are alternate. Pipevines have a specialized pollination mechanism. The pipe traps insects with hairs. When these hairs wither, the insect escapes, but is covered with pollen.

Habitat:

Wildlife habitat garden.

Reference Links:

Woolly Dutchman's Pipe - Aristolochia tomentosa - Overview, Aristolochia tomentosa (Woolly dutchman's pipe) | NPIN

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