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Andalusian Pipevine

Aristolochia baetica

The Andalusian Pipevine is a unique plant with beautiful, trumpet-shaped flowers. It grows in warm areas and is known for attracting butterflies and other insects.

Habitat: Coastal areas

Appearance

The Andalusian Pipevine is a climbing vine with distinctive purplish-brown, pipe-shaped flowers. Its heart-shaped leaves are vibrant green, providing a striking contrast to the uniquely colored blooms, which often have a pale or yellowish opening.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderPiperalesFamilyAristolochiaceaeGenusAristolochia
Andalusian Pipevine
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Andalusian Pipevine

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

3/5 · Moderate

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Interesting facts

Its flowers really do look like old smoking pipes, giving it its name!

Its quirky flowers trick flies into pollinating them, then release them later!

Some insects can eat this plant's toxic leaves and become poisonous too!

The flower's dark colors and strange smell attract tiny scavenger flies.

Special abilities

Ability

Fly Trap Flower

Andalusian Pipevine has clever pipe-shaped flowers that temporarily trap small flies to ensure pollination.

Ability

Toxic Shield

Andalusian Pipevine can produce powerful toxic compounds to protect its leaves from most hungry plant-eaters.

Measurements & details

Height
100-300 cm
Spread
50-200 cm
Flower Size
2-4 cm
Bloom Season
Spring to early summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
Deadly
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

eaten by

Spanish Festoon

Zerynthia rumina

Its larvae feed on pipevine leaves.

depends on

Lesser Dung Fly

Leptocera caenosa

Relies on these small flies for pollination.

eaten by

Garden Snail

Helix aspersa

Snails can sometimes graze on its leaves.

Traits

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Safety

Danger

3/5 · Moderate

Don't touch the plant without asking an adult, as some parts can be harmful.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Andalusian Pipevine?

100-300 cm

How wide does Andalusian Pipevine spread?

50-200 cm

How big are the flowers on Andalusian Pipevine?

2-4 cm

When does Andalusian Pipevine bloom?

Spring to early summer

Is Andalusian Pipevine edible?

No

Is Andalusian Pipevine toxic?

Deadly

What is Andalusian Pipevine's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Andalusian Pipevine pollinated?

Insect

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