Dutchman's Pipe - Aristolochia baetica
It was hard not to notice the variety and colours of the wild flowers that were growing around Grazalema, however this is one that stood out not by colour but the shape of the flower. We only found the one plant with a small number of flowers growing against a large rock behind a derelict farm building.
Initially we had no idea what kind plant but a bit of digging around on google we soon found out the true identity, it is also known as the Andalusian Pipe Vine however I rather liked the other common name, though it reminded me more of the carnivorous pitcher plants on first sight.
This is a type of poisonous vine which is a member of the birthwort family found across the Iberian peninsular and North Africa, the ant was a bonus ;-)
Best viewed very large.
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You can see more of my images on my other flickr account Heath's moth page
Dutchman's Pipe - Aristolochia baetica
It was hard not to notice the variety and colours of the wild flowers that were growing around Grazalema, however this is one that stood out not by colour but the shape of the flower. We only found the one plant with a small number of flowers growing against a large rock behind a derelict farm building.
Initially we had no idea what kind plant but a bit of digging around on google we soon found out the true identity, it is also known as the Andalusian Pipe Vine however I rather liked the other common name, though it reminded me more of the carnivorous pitcher plants on first sight.
This is a type of poisonous vine which is a member of the birthwort family found across the Iberian peninsular and North Africa, the ant was a bonus ;-)
Best viewed very large.
Visit Heath McDonald Wildlife Photography
You can see more of my images on my other flickr account Heath's moth page