Pipevine
Scientific Name:Aristolochia tomentosa
Altenative names, synonyms, exist for this plant. See RPC Plant Details and check the refernce websites for additional information.
Synonym:Aristolochia macrophylla
Common Name Synonyms: Dutchman's Pipe


NOTES: Woody, climbing vine occurring in rich, moist woods and along streams. Genus Aristolochia is the sole larval food source for Pipevine Swallowtail butterflies.

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Pipevine
Genus species: Aristolochia tomentosa
     Synonym: Aristolochia macrophylla
Common Names: Pipevine
Dutchman's Pipe
Family Name: Aristolochiaceae  
Herbs or woody vines; leaves alternate, palmately veined; flowers bisexual, axillary and often solitary; fruit a capsule; family exhibits both monocot and dicot characteristics, and recent studies have placed Aristolochiaceae in a group called "paleoherbs," suggesting a close ancestral alliance with the monocots.
Seed Type: Angiosperm
Origin:  
Native: native to North America.
Non-native: not native to North America.
Introduced Native: native to North
America, but not Rowe Woods.
* Definitions based on the USDA
terminology
Introduced Native
Category:Vine
Flower Color:Yellow
CNC Habitat: Backyard Habitat
Polinator Garden
Identified by:M. Becus

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