Aristolochia pallida
Family: Aristolochiaceae
What it is like
A short herb. It keeps growing from year to year. The stems are hairy at first. The leaves are kidney shaped. They have short stalks. The flowers are 3-6 cm long. They are greenish yellow with purple stripes.
The Aristolochiaceae are mostly tropical and subtropical. There are about 500 Aristolochia species.
Where it is found
It grows in rocky places. It grows throughout Mediterranean countries.
Countries/locations it is found in
Europe, Italy, Mediterranean
How it is used for food
CAUTION: Many plants in this group are poisonous.
Edible parts
Leaves