Aristolochia grandiflora (Calico Flower)
Botanical names: Aristolochia grandiflora, Aristolochia gigas
Common names: Calico Flower, Pelican Flower
Family: Aristolochiaceae
Origin: Brazil, Mexico, Panama
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This creeper produces a gargantuan flower that is more beautiful than Aristolochia gigantea (in some sources, Aristolochia gigantea is considered as Aristolochia grandiflora var. Hookeri). The solitary blooms have heart-shaped faces about a foot long and 8 inches wide. Rich purple blotches and veins cover the creamy white face of the flower. At the center of the blossom, a livid purple bull's-eye leads to an inflated pouch. As added adornment, a foot-long, slender tail hangs from the flower. There is a malodorous aspect to the bloom; however, it dissipates after the first 24 hours. Papery capsule containing many seeds.
Similar plants: Aristolochia grandiflora (Calico Flower)
- Aristolochia arborea (Aristolochia Tree)
- Aristolochia fimbriata (Fringed Aristolochia)
- Aristolochia gigantea 'Brasiliensis' (Giant Calico Flower)
- Aristolochia gigantea (Calico Flower)
- Aristolochia gilbertii (Dutchman's Pipe)
- Aristolochia labiata (Mottled Dutchman's Pipe)
- Aristolochia leuconeura (Pipe Flower)
- Aristolochia littoralis (Elegant Dutchmans Pipe)
- Aristolochia macrophylla (Dutchman's Pipe)
- Aristolochia manchuriensis (Manchurian Pipevine)
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