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Aristolochia argentina Griseb.
Name
Argentinian Birthwort
Habit
twining liana > 3 m, tuberous rootstock
Inflorescence
2-4 cm, odour barely noticeable
Origin
Argentina, Bolivia
Seeds
small and winged, flat, triangular to ovate, no elaiosome
Rarely seen but a common species in general, Aristolochia argentina produces masses of flowers throughout the season even if temperatures drop below 10 °C.
The wiry shoots emerge out of a short and thick tuberous stem directly above soil level to which it will die down during the winter period/drought period in its natural habitat.
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