Taxon

Aristolochia grandiflora

 
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Aristolochia grandiflora - Pelikaanblom, Pelican flower, Swan flower
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Common name: Pelikaanblom, Pelican flower, Swan flower
Family: Aristolochiaceae (Birthwort)
Distribution: The Caribbean, Central America
IUCN Red list: Not evaluated
Comments: Flies are frequent pollinators and are trapped within the flower for two days to ensure pollination. The plant is a food source for swallowtail butterfly larvae which in turn become unpalatable to predators due to the ingested terpenes.
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