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Family Aristolochiaceae (Birthwort Family)

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Aristolochia tegalu Perennial herbaceous woody climber, leaf margins usually entire, no stipules. Bizarre flowers grow in leaf axils. Leaves toxic, but eaten by swallowtail caterpillars, butterflies then protected by toxin. 3 new specimens December 2007.

Last updated 26 Jan 2008.

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