One look at these photographs and you know how it got its common names. The photo below is a look at the entire vine which covers the arbor at the front of the Rose Garden entrance.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Dutchman's Pipe AKA Scrotum Vine October 13, 2013
Giant Aristolochia, common name Dutchman's Pipe or Scrotum Vine, is a great vine to have in your collection for several reasons. It is a conversation piece for sure! But it is also the larval food for several butterfly varieties, the most beautiful one is the Pipevine Swallowtail.
One look at these photographs and you know how it got its common names. The photo below is a look at the entire vine which covers the arbor at the front of the Rose Garden entrance.
The photos below are flower buds in various stages of growth.
Crazy, right? Below is a flower in full bloom. The flower bud flattens, darkens, and the hole is created in the center in a single day. An incredible transformation.
To gauge how big the flowers are I put my hand next to it.
One look at these photographs and you know how it got its common names. The photo below is a look at the entire vine which covers the arbor at the front of the Rose Garden entrance.
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