Dutchman's pipe
Aristolochia maxima

Family: Aristolochiaceae

What it is like

A woody vine. It can grow 20 m long. The leaves large and rounded and are wedge shaped at the base. The flowers are brownish-purple. They can be 25 cm long. The fruit are seed capsules 12 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It is often on limestone soils.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Costa Rica, Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Batatillo, Canastilla, Guaco, Tecolotillo

Synonyms

Several