{"product_id":"aristolochia-tree-live-plant-aristolochia-arborea","title":"Aristolochia Tree Live Plant (Aristolochia arborea)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-15\"\u003eAristolochia arborea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-15 citation-end-15\"\u003e is an unusual perennial plant belonging to the Aristolochiaceae family, native to the tropical regions stretching from Mexico through Guatemala and El Salvador.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-14 citation-end-14\"\u003eWidespread members of this genus are commonly called \"Dutchman's Pipe\" or \"Pipevine\" because of their distinct, tubular shapes.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e However, while most of its relatives grow as climbing vines, this particular species stands out by growing as a small, upright tree. Because of this rare growth habit, it is most frequently referred to by the common names Aristolochia Tree and Pipeflower.\u003cbr\u003eWhat truly sets this tree apart is its highly sophisticated, deceptive pollination strategy. \u003cspan class=\"citation-13\"\u003eThe flowers feature a striking structural mimicry that closely resembles a small, capped mushroom—specifically imitating fungi from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"229\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-13\"\u003eMarasmius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-13 citation-end-13\"\u003e genus—and emit a matching musky, mushroom-like scent.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This combination creates a clever trap for fungus gnats and small flies, which mistake the blossom for an ideal place to feed or lay eggs. \u003cspan class=\"citation-12 citation-end-12\"\u003eOnce these insects land, the plant briefly holds them captive to thoroughly dust them with pollen before releasing them to carry out the next step of the tree's reproductive cycle.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Veliyath Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Seedling Plant","offer_id":48281677988099,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/5965\/9011\/files\/AristolochiaTree_ve_iyathgardens_1.png?v=1780133576","url":"https:\/\/veliyathgarden.com\/products\/aristolochia-tree-live-plant-aristolochia-arborea","provider":"veliyathgardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}