Aristolochia elegans Mast.

Aristolochia elegans Masters, Gard. Chron. 2: 301, 1885.
Slender, glabrous, twining vine. Leaves alternate, broadly triangUlar-reniform, entire,
base broadly cordate, apex obtuse, petioles long and slender. Flowers solitary, axillary,
on peduncles mostly 4-6 cm. long, with curved tube and widely flaring limb up to 8 cm.
wide, maroon with greenish-white markings. Fruit an oblong, angular, deeply grooved
capsule 4-6 cm. long.
Introduced ornamental (9740, 10200). Frequent on trellises and walls.
English names, Dutchman’s pipe, calico flower.
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