Aristolochia californica

Aristolochia californica is a climber.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Aristolochia californica 11.1 History 11.2 Aristolochia californica in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Aristolochia californica was described in 1856 by John Torrey. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Aristolochia californica is a species in the genus Aristolochia (Dutchman's pipe) which contains 300 species and belongs to the family of the Aristolochiaceae (Birthwort Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The climbers grow to a height of approximately 5 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Aristolochia californica is a decidious plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are ovate.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are blue. The plants bloom in May.

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[edit] Distribution

Aristolochia californica is native to California.

[edit] Cultivation

Aristolochia californica prefers a sunny to half shady site and can withstand temperatures down to -12,2º C. It grows best in sandy or pebbly, loamy soil that is dry to moderately moist.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Aristolochia californica

[edit] History

[edit] Aristolochia californica in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Aristolochia californicafr:Aristolochia californica