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Aristolochia gigantea - Pelican Flower


 Aristolochia gigantea - Pelican Flower (Aristolochia gigantea - Pelican Flower)

This very large vine with huge flowers is native from Panama to northern Brazil. Photo taken at Quail Botanical Gardens, Encinitas, CA (San Diego County) on July 6, 2010.



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Wow wonderful how big is that flower head

8 Jul, 2010

 

Mushybanna:

The flowers grow up to 24in/61cm long.

8 Jul, 2010

 

That is a wonderfully ugly bloom!!
I want one!

8 Jul, 2010

 

Meanie:

That's funny! : > )

8 Jul, 2010



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