I found out that they feed on all members of the genus Aristolochia! A common name for that genus of vines is “Dutchman’s pipe” vines as the blooms sorta look like very fancy pipes!
February 14, 2026 at 5:27 PM
I found out that they feed on all members of the genus Aristolochia! A common name for that genus of vines is “Dutchman’s pipe” vines as the blooms sorta look like very fancy pipes!
Not the best shot but here is the front. If you search on pelican flower you could find better images. Also they do look similar to the pitcher plant.
February 12, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Not the best shot but here is the front. If you search on pelican flower you could find better images. Also they do look similar to the pitcher plant.
I’m in the Sacramento area, 9b. But I understand there are related species throughout North America… this one is California Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia californica)
February 12, 2026 at 3:04 AM
I’m in the Sacramento area, 9b. But I understand there are related species throughout North America… this one is California Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia californica)
Aristolochia grandiflora- produces large and some of the most bizarre-looking flowers on Earth. It looks like a resting bird or a strange, prehistoric lung. Photographed in Monte Verde Costa Rica 2019.
#Bluesky #Flower #CostaRica #MonteVerde #travel #Photography #bloomscrolling
#Bluesky #Flower #CostaRica #MonteVerde #travel #Photography #bloomscrolling
February 12, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Aristolochia grandiflora- produces large and some of the most bizarre-looking flowers on Earth. It looks like a resting bird or a strange, prehistoric lung. Photographed in Monte Verde Costa Rica 2019.
#Bluesky #Flower #CostaRica #MonteVerde #travel #Photography #bloomscrolling
#Bluesky #Flower #CostaRica #MonteVerde #travel #Photography #bloomscrolling
I don’t think so, this is California Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia californica).
February 11, 2026 at 10:23 PM
I don’t think so, this is California Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia californica).
This is California Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia californica) - probably a relative of yours?
February 11, 2026 at 10:23 PM
This is California Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia californica) - probably a relative of yours?
Aristolochia baetica L.
Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz)
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Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz)
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February 11, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Aristolochia baetica L.
Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz)
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Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz)
13/02/26
This is California Dutchman’s Pipevine (Aristolochia californica). I’m not sure where it will grow, but I know it also has relatives that grow elsewhere. Good luck!
February 11, 2026 at 4:43 AM
This is California Dutchman’s Pipevine (Aristolochia californica). I’m not sure where it will grow, but I know it also has relatives that grow elsewhere. Good luck!
Love Aristolochia!
February 11, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Love Aristolochia!
February 10, 2026 at 3:39 PM
es una Aristolochia. es hermosa
February 7, 2026 at 12:25 AM
es una Aristolochia. es hermosa
Word of the Hour: Guaco - A plant (Aristolochia anguicida) of Carthagena used as an antidote to serpent bites. #WordOfTheHour #WordOfTheDay
February 4, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Word of the Hour: Guaco - A plant (Aristolochia anguicida) of Carthagena used as an antidote to serpent bites. #WordOfTheHour #WordOfTheDay
This is a native plant in California called the California Dutchman’s Pipevine (Aristolochia californica)
Where are you?
Where are you?
January 31, 2026 at 2:35 AM
This is a native plant in California called the California Dutchman’s Pipevine (Aristolochia californica)
Where are you?
Where are you?
Yes, Aristolochia californica, probably a relative.
January 30, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Yes, Aristolochia californica, probably a relative.
Six years ago yesterday 🌿
Aristolochia littoralis, the nonnative Calico Flower or Dutchman's Pipe, blooming in a tree at Waihe'e Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Refuge. Climbed fifteen feet up a decaying Acacia tree, complete with thorns, to photograph, good times 😎
Aristolochia littoralis, the nonnative Calico Flower or Dutchman's Pipe, blooming in a tree at Waihe'e Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Refuge. Climbed fifteen feet up a decaying Acacia tree, complete with thorns, to photograph, good times 😎
January 29, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Six years ago yesterday 🌿
Aristolochia littoralis, the nonnative Calico Flower or Dutchman's Pipe, blooming in a tree at Waihe'e Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Refuge. Climbed fifteen feet up a decaying Acacia tree, complete with thorns, to photograph, good times 😎
Aristolochia littoralis, the nonnative Calico Flower or Dutchman's Pipe, blooming in a tree at Waihe'e Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Refuge. Climbed fifteen feet up a decaying Acacia tree, complete with thorns, to photograph, good times 😎
Primarily pollinated by small flies
Aristolochia californica
Aristolochia californica
January 29, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Primarily pollinated by small flies
Aristolochia californica
Aristolochia californica
They are quite wonderful, yes. Northern California, not an orchid but California Dutchman’s pipevine (Aristolochia californica)
January 29, 2026 at 1:56 AM
They are quite wonderful, yes. Northern California, not an orchid but California Dutchman’s pipevine (Aristolochia californica)
Ours is Aristolochia californica
January 29, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Ours is Aristolochia californica
Oh interesting plant. And confusing! There are over 500 species and you want to match the correct one to your locality - the local native species (aristolochia californica for instance) not one that is desirable and native elsewhere but might become invasive. Very cool vine!
January 28, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Oh interesting plant. And confusing! There are over 500 species and you want to match the correct one to your locality - the local native species (aristolochia californica for instance) not one that is desirable and native elsewhere but might become invasive. Very cool vine!
It appears to be a relative of the plant Uma-no-suzukusausa (horse bell grass) in Japan.
This plant is also a favorite of the larvae of the Chinese swallowtail butterfly.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aristol...
www3.wind.ne.jp/frank-ken/Na...
This plant is also a favorite of the larvae of the Chinese swallowtail butterfly.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aristol...
www3.wind.ne.jp/frank-ken/Na...
January 28, 2026 at 9:54 AM
It appears to be a relative of the plant Uma-no-suzukusausa (horse bell grass) in Japan.
This plant is also a favorite of the larvae of the Chinese swallowtail butterfly.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aristol...
www3.wind.ne.jp/frank-ken/Na...
This plant is also a favorite of the larvae of the Chinese swallowtail butterfly.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aristol...
www3.wind.ne.jp/frank-ken/Na...
Posts like this are a much needed refreshment. AND provide me with an opportunity to ask and learn 😃.
a) What pollinates them?
b) Are they an Aristolochia?
a) What pollinates them?
b) Are they an Aristolochia?
January 28, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Posts like this are a much needed refreshment. AND provide me with an opportunity to ask and learn 😃.
a) What pollinates them?
b) Are they an Aristolochia?
a) What pollinates them?
b) Are they an Aristolochia?
Ah yes, our are Aristolochia californica
January 28, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Ah yes, our are Aristolochia californica
Yes, similar, this is a California native (Aristolochia californica)
January 28, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Yes, similar, this is a California native (Aristolochia californica)
