The “pipe” of Aristolochia californica, known as Dutchman’s pipevine,
The “pipe” of Aristolochia californica, known as Dutchman’s pipevine, is made up of fused seals rather than petals. The corolla is entirely absent! As if these flowers weren’t strange enough already. Flies are thought to pollinate these smelly flowers. #Aristolochiaceae #Aristolochia #AristolochiaCalifornica #pipevine #botany #plants #nature #art #science #scientificillustration #botanicalillustration #lineart #penandink #inkdrawing #linedrawing #illustration #plantart #CalBG #nativeplants https://www.instagram.com/p/B_591AQgUXi/?igshid=lk6p8nznuf2a -- source link
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