Aristolochia clematitis (Birthwort, Heartwort)
- Rowan McOnegal
- Digital Images
- Online
Selected images from this work
View 1 imageAbout this work
Description
Plant with climbing stems usually upright. Has
clusters of foul-smelling, yellow flowers and
deeply veined, heart-shaped leaves. Has been used in folk remedies as an aid to childbirth but contains aristolochic acid which is associated with kidney damage.