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Aristolochia serpentaria

DEFINITIONS OF: Aristolochia serpentaria

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n birthwort of the eastern United States woodlands

Synonyms:
Virginia serpentaria, Virginia serpentary, Virginia snakeroot
Type of:
Aristolochia clematitis, birthwort
creeping plant having curving flowers thought to resemble fetuses; native to Europe; naturalized Great Britain and eastern North America
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