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Aristolochia pistolochia L.  
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FamilyARISTOLOCHIACEAE
Genus speciesAristolochia pistolochia L. 
BibliographySp. Pl. 1: 962 (1753)
Native Rangesw. Europe, Morocco
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland and thickets
Descriptionleaves oval-deltate, scabrous, margins cartilaginous, floral tube 2-5cm long, erect, blade broadly lanceolate, with purple upper lip
Size50-100cm
Colorbrownish
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuberous perennial
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 18-24°C
SynonymsAristolochia fasciculata Lam.
Aristolochia polyrrhiza Bubani
Pistolochia latifolia Raf.
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (FRA France, POR Portugal, SPA Spain)
2 Africa
     20 Northern Africa (MOR Morocco)
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