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swanflower

Scientific Name: Aristolochia erecta

Family: Aristolochiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Vine, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Swanflower

The term "Swanflower" appears in reference to several different things, including a specific plant, various commercial products, and even a flower bed design.

Swanflower (Aristolochia erecta)

According to the provided text, Aristolochia erecta is sometimes referred to as Swan Flower.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Aristolochia erecta
  • Family: Aristolochiaceae
  • Group: Dicot
  • Synonyms: Swanflower

Ecological Role

Swanflower (Aristolochia erecta) is described as a trailing grass mimic, potentially to avoid Pipevine swallowtail butterflies looking for places to lay their eggs.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Stalkless Swan Flower is described as a herb with a small, conical rhizome.
  • Leafy shoots are 1-3 feet high, with lower vegetative growth.