Aristolochia watsonii (Watson's Dutchman's Pipe)

Aristolochia watsonii (Watson's Dutchman's Pipe) green brown flower close up.
Aristolochia watsonii (Watson's Dutchman's Pipe) flower with brown spots on a green surface.

Botanical name: Aristolochia watsonii

Common names: Watson's Dutchman's Pipe, Southwestern Pipevine, Indian Root

Family: Aristolochiaceae

Origin: Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Vine or creeper plantGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantPlant form: Climbing or groundcover vine
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Unusual colorFlower color: Unusual color
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Toxic or PoisonousIrritating or toxic: Toxic plant/plant part
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It is pollinated by Ceratopogonid flies; these are the small, blood-sucking flies that pester humans and other mammals in the humid summer. The flowers of Aristolochia watsonii resemble a mouse's ear-translucent funnels with fur and veins-and give off a musty odor. The fly apparently expects to find a blood meal, and instead is trapped inside the flower tube overnight. During the night the flower releases pollen. The following morning the flower releases the pollen-covered fly. If the fly visits another flower it effects pollination.

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Aristolochia watsonii (Watson's Dutchman's Pipe) brown cream flower close up among narrow green leaves
Aristolochia watsonii (Watson's Dutchman's Pipe) brown and cream colored flower rising above simple green leaves
Aristolochia watsonii (Watson's Dutchman's Pipe) with green leaves growing on dark soil as a plant.
Aristolochia watsonii (Watson's Dutchman's Pipe) grows with thin green leaves emerging from dark potting soil.
Aristolochia watsonii (Watson's Dutchman's Pipe) green fruit close up on a slender vine stem
Aristolochia watsonii (Watson's Dutchman's Pipe) green fruit growing near woody stems on dark moist soil
Aristolochia watsonii (Watson's Dutchman's Pipe) green brown curved flower close up for plant identification
Aristolochia watsonii (Watson's Dutchman's Pipe) curved green brown flower growing on thin vine stem section
Aristolochia watsonii (Watson's Dutchman's Pipe) green brown spotted flower in a hand close up
Aristolochia watsonii (Watson's Dutchman's Pipe) flower with green interior and brown spots in a hand.


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