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Aristolochia kaemopferi,
a deciduous vine arboreous plant found in low hill forests, grows to
2-3m in height, with young stems having dense pubescent hairs on
them and losing them later. Rhizomes extend long. Leaves are of
alternate phyllotaxis, thick, and blades varying from circular to
triangular, 10-15cm in length; bases are heart-shaped. 3-5cm long
Peduncles singly emerge from leaf axils and bear single
saxophone-like yellow flowers on the tips. There are purple-brown
striped patterns inside. Perianth tubes, having hairs outside,
extend downward, bend upward at points halfway, and the edges are
shallowly cleft inward. Bloom time: March-May. |
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