Aristolochia clematitis
Birthwort
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The Aristolochia clematitis plant species is found in E. and S.E. Europe. Naturalized in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Aristolochiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Birthwort.

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Latin Name:  Aristolochia clematitis
Common Name:  Birthwort
Family:  Aristolochiaceae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  The root and stem are poisonous[19]. The plant contains aristolochic acid, this has received rather mixed reports on its toxicity. According to one report aristolochic acid stimulates white blood cell activity and speeds the healing of wounds, but is also carcinogenic and damaging to the kidneys[254]. Another report says that it is an active antitumour agent but is too toxic for clinical use[218]. Another report says that aristolochic acid has anti-cancer properties and can be used in conjunction with chemotherapy and radiotherapy and that it also increases the cellular immunity and phagocytosis function of the phagocytic cells[176].
 
Mature Height:  0.7   Mature Width:  0.5
 
Habitat:  Waste ground, gardens, orchards etc[9].

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