Woolly dutchman's pipe (Aristolochia tomentosa)
Woolly dutchman's pipe, also known as Woolly Pipevine, Dutchman's Pipe
Woolly Dutchman's pipe (Aristolochia tomentosa) is native to the southeastern and south-central United States. The plant's common name arises from the unique shape of its flowers, which resemble the traditional Dutch smoking pipe, and its woolly leaf texture.
Key Facts About Woolly dutchman's pipe
Attributes of Woolly dutchman's pipe
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Vine
Plant Height
6 m to 9 m
Spread
1.5 m to 6 m
Leaf Color
Green Blue
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 8 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Green Red Brown
Scientific Classification of Woolly dutchman's pipe
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Piperales
Family
Birthwort
Genus
Aristolochia
Species
Woolly dutchman's pipe
Toxicity
poisoning is only likely to occur through deliberate ingestion