Aristolochiaceae Magnoliopsida Magnoliophyta Plantae

This family of herbaceous plants or shrubs comprises 7 genera and 400 species. Many are twining climbers and they typically have simple, alternate, long-stalked leaves, often heart-shaped. The flowers come in many strange forms but are basically bell-shaped, some terminating in a lobe or long tail.

• Aristolochiaceae - Botanical description of this family with technical drawings of Aristolochia aristolochiaceae and Asarum.

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