Aristolochia baetica   Dutchman's Pipe

Aristolochia baetica whole Aristolochia baetica front Aristolochia baetica side

Aristochia baetica is a climber which twists round its host a bit like a Convolulus. This species being a rather dull brown can be easily missed and was first found sprawling on the ground in the hills rather than climbing up a shrub.

LHS: On dried river bed near Alora 28th March   RHS: Lake District nr Ardales 27th March 2008, Andalucia, Spain

Added on 5th April 2008

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