Aristolochia sp.
Pipevine, birthwort, Birthwort
Family: Aristolochiaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Aristolochia sp. (Pipevine) is a non-native California perennial in the Aristolochiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Cercis: Aristolochia is a vine with pipe-shaped flowers; redbud is a tree/shrub with pink pea-like flowers.; vs Lonicera: Aristolochia flowers are U-shaped pipes; honeysuckle flowers are tubular trumpets, often paired.; vs Calystegia: Aristolochia flowers are curved pipes with small openings; morning glory flowers are wide-open funnels.; vs Hedera: Aristolochia has heart-shaped leaves and pipe flowers; ivy has lobed leaves and small greenish flower clusters.; vs Smilax: Aristolochia has pipe-shaped flowers; greenbrier has small round flower clusters and often thorny stems.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aristolochia sp. native to California?
No. Aristolochia sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Aristolochia sp. belong to?
Aristolochia sp. is in the Aristolochiaceae family, genus Aristolochia.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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