Aristolochia includes both shrubs and herbaceous perennials, with many species exhibiting climbing habits. The leaves are typically heart-shaped or ovate. The flowers are characterized by an S-shaped calyx tube and lack petals, presenting in colors such as white, yellow, brown, or maroon, often featuring mottled patterns.

Aristolochia pistolochia

Aristolochia pontica

Aristolochia ringens Vahl

Aristolochia rotunda

Aristolochia sempervirens is a perennial climbing plant characterized by its lustrous, elongated, heart-shaped foliage. The flowers, which can grow to 4 cm in length, feature a tubular, curved shape. Inside, they are golden and hairy, complemented by a dark red lip and a lighter, red-veined outer surface. This species blooms continuously from early spring until summer. It has a unique pollination mechanism that involves briefly trapping small insects. It can attain heights of up to 5 meters.

Aristolochia sempervirens

Aristolochia sempervirens from Carqueiranne, Toulon

Aristolochia sempervirens small-leaved

Aristolochia serpentaria

Aristolochia steupii

Aristolochia tagala

Aristolochia tomentosa

Aristolochia tricaudata

Aristolochia trilobata

Aristolochia watsonii

Aristolochia westlandii

Aristolochia x kewensis

Aristolochia zollingeriana

Asarum comprises either evergreen or deciduous perennials that develop a network of rhizomes, creating a dense layer of long-stemmed, heart- or kidney-shaped foliage. Some leaves exhibit a distinctive silver mottling. The flowers are unique, featuring a three-lobed calyx in muted, earthy tones. Commonly known as wild gingers, these plants are not related to culinary gingers; the name derives from the spicy fragrance of their rhizomes.

Asarum

Asarum 'Gimyou'

Asarum 'Koton'

Asarum 'Shimoni Kamaoi'

Asarum Chen Yi 5

Asarum albomaculatum

Asarum arifolium is a perennial that remains evergreen and typically reaches a height of about 25 cm. It develops a dense mat of glossy green leaves, which are shaped like arrowheads and may feature silvery veins and mottled patterns. In the spring, this plant produces small, urn-shaped flowers that are purple in color.

Asarum arifolium

Asarum arifolium 'The Giant'

Asarum arifolium white-flowered

Asarum asaroides

Asarum asperum

Asarum blumei

Asarum campaniflorum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that typically reaches a height of about 15 cm. It features glossy, dark green, heart-shaped leaves that form a dense mat. In late winter to early spring, this plant produces solitary, bell-shaped flowers that emerge beneath the foliage. These flowers are pale green to light yellow, accented by dark purple markings at the base and tips of the petals.

Asarum campaniflorum

Asarum canadense is a spreading perennial that remains low to the ground. In spring, it features downy, heart-shaped green leaves and produces purple-brown, cup-shaped flowers that are frequently obscured by the surrounding foliage.

Asarum canadense

Asarum cardiophyllum

Asarum caudatum is a low-growing, spreading evergreen perennial characterized by its glossy, heart-shaped green leaves that emit a spicy ginger scent when crushed. During late spring to early summer, it produces small, red-brown cup-shaped flowers, typically found beneath the leaves.

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