Dutchman's pipe

Dutchman's pipe (Aristolochia macrophylla)

Dutchman's pipe, also known as Big sarsaparilla, Pipe vine, Broadleafed birthwort

Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia macrophylla) is a vigorous, deciduous vine perfect for climbing trellises or walls. Its lush, heart-shaped leaves create excellent privacy or shade. The vine features distinctive pipe-shaped flowers, which attract swallowtail butterflies.

Key Facts About Dutchman's pipe

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Attributes of Dutchman's pipe

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Vine
Plant Height
4.5 m to 9 m
Spread
4.5 m
Leaf Color
Green Silver
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 8 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Brown Green Purple

Scientific Classification of Dutchman's pipe

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Piperales
Family
Birthwort
Genus
Aristolochia
Species
Dutchman's pipe

Toxicity

ingestion