Aristolochia gigantea
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Aristolochia gigantea (Brazilian Dutchman's Pipe, Pelican Flower; syn. Aristolochia sylvicola Standl.) is an ornamental plant native to Brazil, typical of Bahia and Minas Gerais vegetation. This plant is cited in Flora Brasiliensis by Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius.
Origin: Costa Rica, Panama
Evergreen vine, fast growing, 15 feet to 20 feet tall (4.5m - 6m)
Water regularly
Propagation: Cuttings
Spectacular flowers, up to 1 foot long (30 cm)
