Two Dutchmans' pipes, No Smoking
by Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Title
Two Dutchmans' pipes, No Smoking
Artist
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Medium
Photograph
Description
This shows a front and side view of a couple of smokeless Dutchmans pipe flowers in Florida. They look pretty sexy on a duvet cover but that is understandable when you learn the background of their other name, birthwort. "Birthwort" (e.g. European birthwort A. clematitis) refers to these species' flower shape, resembling a birth canal. The scientific name Aristolochia was developed from Ancient Greek aristos ("best" + locheia ("childbirth" or "childbed"), relating to its known ancient use in childbirth. The Roman orator Cicero records that the plant was named for a Greek man, Aristolochos, who learned from a dream that it was an antidote for snake bites. "Dutchman's pipe" and "pipevine" (e.g. common pipevine, A. durior) are an allusion to old-fashioned meerschaum pipes at one time common in the Netherlands and northern Germany. Aristolochia ( birthwort, pipevine or Dutchman's pipe) is a large, widespread plant genus with over 500 species. These flowers have a specialized pollination mechanism. The plants have a strong aroma to attract insects. The inner part of the perianth tube is covered with hairs, acting as a fly-trap. These hairs then wither to release the fly, covered with pollen. Considered among the world's weirdest flowers, the Brazilian Dutchman's pipe, aristolochea gigantea or giant pelican plant, gives off a foul odor and is a danger to certain butterflies.
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Comments (26)
Marilyn DeBlock
Wonderful capture! Strange that they are a danger to certain butterflies because they are the host plant for the beautiful Pipe Vine Butterfly! I have tried growing these from young nursey plants and have not succeeded yet!
Gary F Richards
Spectacular Two Dutchmans’ Pipes composition, lighting, shading, excellent colors and artwork! Congratulations on your very deserving features! F/L
Dylyce Clarke
Congratulations, your picture has been FEATURED on the home page in the group A FASCINATING PURPLE IN NATURE on June 23, 2023. You are invited to add this featured image to the group discussion page "May to August 2023 – ARCHIVE FOR BEST TWELVE Selected Images Featured."
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
Mr Bennett Kent
This is a somewhat bizarre but beautiful plant which always stops me in my tracks when I come across it - It is grown as a tender annual in the UK. Fascinating to see the unopened flower which I have never come across before. You really have caught the rich colours perfectly an the white venation is spectacular.....L/F/Tweet
Barbie Corbett-Newmin replied:
Yes, it always stops me in my tracks too! Thank you very much for your informative and supportive visit!
Guido Strambio
A nice title for this wonderful floral capture, superb focus and gorgeous colorful details, very interesting description! l/f
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Randy Rosenberger
It is with great pride and pleasure that I am FEATURING your artwork this week on our Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery Homepage. Your work shows expertise and love in the presentation of this fine art piece. Thanks much for sharing your works with us and being a member of our family of friends and fine artists in our WFS group. Liked & Faved Randy B. Rosenberger Administrator of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group
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