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Aristolochia fimbriata
Also called White Veined Pipevine
Aristolochia fimbriata is a tuberous perennial vine from subtropical South America, grown mainly for its unusual pipe-shaped flowers that attract butterflies. It needs well-drained soil and a warm, bright spot.
Aristolochia fimbriata is a species of perennial plant in the family Aristolochiaceae. It is found in Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, Uruguay, and Argentina.
The flowering plant attracts butterflies and is known for its traditional medicinal properties.
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
