Aristolochia microstoma (IMAGE)

Technische Universität Dresden

Aristolochia microstoma

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Unlike other Aristolochia species with their showy flowers, A. microstoma has inconspicuous brownish flowers that are horizontal, partially buried or close to the ground under leaf litter or stones. The flowers emit an unpleasant, carrion-like odor to attract and trap pollinators.

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Thomas Rupp et al.

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