birthwort

Also known as: upright birthwort

A perennial, to 90cm tall, with creeping, branched rhizomes and heart-shaped mid to dark green leaves on upright, then scandent, stems. Narrow, tubular pale-yellow or yellowish-brown flowers, with pointed, curved upper lips, are produced from late spring to midsummer

Scientific classification

Species: birthwort (Aristolochia clematitis)
Genus: Aristolochia
Family: Aristolochiaceae

TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Suckering
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of birthwort

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Europe

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Culture

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Toxicity

TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of birthwort

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birthwort care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

On established plants, shorten sideshoots to three or four buds from the permanent framework; remove crowded or damaged shoots. Prune after flowering has finished.