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Aristolochia triangularis Cham.
Name
Triangular Birthwort
Habit
twining liana > 3 m
Inflorescence
2-4 cm, odour barely noticeable
Origin
Brazil
Seeds
small, flat, non-winged, triangular, no elaiosome
Aristolochia triangularis is an easy-to-grow and rewarding species yet not too often seen in cultivation. Flowers start appearing very early in the season (April) for a subtropical species and can last until November if not exposed to temperatures constantly lower than 8 °C at night.
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