The Aristolochiaceae, or the Birthwort family, are a family of flowering plants with 7 genera and about 400 species belonging to the order Piperales. The type genus is Aristolochia L. == Description == They are mostly perennial, herbaceous plants, shrubs, woody vines or even lianas. The membranous, cordate simple leaves are spread out, growing alt...
Aristolochiaceae is the birthworts (genus Aristolochia) family of plants. They are rhizoomatous perennials or climbers with alternate leaves. The flowers are tubular, often S-shaped, and in some species smell of rotten meat. The fruit is a slightly fleshy capsule.
[n] - family of birthworts (including wild ginger)
family Aristolochiaceae noun family of birthworts (including wild ginger)