N20150211-0009—Aristolochia californica—RPBG

Aristolochia californica—California pipevine. Host to the beautiful pipevine swallowtail butterfly (Batus philenor), whose larvae feeds on leaves, and pollinated by yucky fungus gnats (Mycetophilidae) attracted to the plant by an unpleasant odor. Pipevine swallowtail larvae feed on other Aristolochia species thoughout the New World, as well. Photographed at Regional Parks Botanic Garden located in Tilden Regional Park near Berkeley, CA

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