Aristolochia grandiflora

RHS Plant Profile
pelican flower

Other common names

pelican flower, poisonous hogweed, swan flower

Synonyms

Aristolochia gigas, Aristolochia sturtevantii hort.

Size

Time to Maturity
No preference

Botanical Details

Family
Aristolochiaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Aristolochia can be shrubs or herbaceous perennials, many climbing, usually with heart-shaped or ovate leaves. Distinctive flowers have an S-shaped calyx tube and no petals, and are may be white, yellow, brown or maroon, often mottled
Name Status
Correct