Mostly herbaceous vine often growing in partial shade of mesquite woodlands or wash banks. Only one species of this family occurs naturally in the Sonoran Desert.
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Indian Root; Pipevine |
Aristolochia watsonii |
Fairly common a mid elevations in the Sonoran Desert, normally growing in partial shade of deciduous desert trees. Growing prostrate and sometimes difficult to find. Blue-black Pipevine Swallowtail butterflies reveal its presence. Detailed Description |
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