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Aristolochia gigantea - Giant Pelican Flower


Aristolochia gigantea - Giant Pelican Flower (Aristolochia gigantea - Giant Pelican Flower)

This is the largest of the Aristolichia species. It is a fast growing tropical vine that is used in large areas. It is native to Brazil.



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Good photo. What an odd looking plant. :) How big are the flowers?

19 Oct, 2008

 

The flowers can be more than 2 feet long. This plant should be very abundant in Florida. It loves a Subtropical/Tropical climate.

19 Oct, 2008

 

How strange!

2 Nov, 2008

 

They are very interesting plants, the flowers will actually will grow even larger than this posted plant.

6 Nov, 2008



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