Birthwort

Aristolochia clematitis
Aristolochiaceae

Growth Habit

Herbaceous

Description

Rhizomatous, widely creeping herbaceous perennial; stems unbranched, erect, reaching 1 m in height. Leaves broadly cordate, membranous, obtuse at the apex, basally deeply cordate. Flowers dull yellow-green, held in congested axillary fascicles on young stems in summer.

Source of plant

Ruth Nix

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

medicinal/pharmaceutical