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Flowers of Aristolochia arborea

Aristolochia arborea

Published by Daniel Mosquin on June 17, 2019

It is always intriguing to find the outlier in a plant family. As noted in the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group summary, the Aristolochiaceae, or birthwort family, “…are more or less herbaceous plants (they are quite often vines)”. The epithet arborea, though, reveals the habit of this species: a (small) tree.

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Flowers of Clianthus maximus

Clianthus maximus

Published by Daniel Mosquin on March 28, 2018

The name Clianthus is derived from the Greek words kleios and anthos; combined, they mean glory flower. Perhaps it is my proclivity for pop culture, but I can’t help but think of casting a magic spell within the Harry Potter universe when I recite Clianthus maximus.

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The daffodil-like flower of Pamianthe peruviana

Pamianthe peruviana

Published by Daniel Mosquin on February 9, 2018

Described by one gardener as looking like the world’s most exotic daffodil, this daffodil relative is notable for several reasons.

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