8,460 observationsNear Threatened
Birthwort
Aristolochia clematitis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Piperales ›Family: Aristolochiaceae ›Genus: Aristolochia
About
Aristolochia clematitis, the (European) birthwort, is a twining herbaceous plant in the Aristolochiaceae family, which is native to Europe. The leaves are heart shaped and the flowers are pale yellow and tubular in form. The plant seeks light by ascending the stems of surrounding plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Birthwort is Aristolochia clematitis.
- Birthwort belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Birthwort belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Birthwort belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Birthwort belongs to the order Piperales.
- Birthwort belongs to the family Aristolochiaceae.
- Birthwort belongs to the genus Aristolochia.