Richmond Birdwing Butterfly Vine (Aristolochia Praevenosa) is a perennial vine in the Aristolochiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Aristolochia praevenosa is a large woody vine native to Australia, especially Queensland and New South Wales, known for its dense covering of brown hairs on petioles, young shoots, and inflorescences.

Richmond Birdwing Butterfly Vine
Aristolochia Praevenosa
Aristolochia praevenosa is a large woody vine native to Australia, especially Queensland and New South Wales, known for its dense covering of brown hairs on petioles, young shoots, and inflorescences.
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