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Birthwort |
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Anthophyta Flowering plants |
| Aristolochia clematitis | ||
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Birthwort family Aristolochiaceae |
Photographer: John Crellin | |
| Godstow Nunnery, Oxford View location This plant is thought to have been introduced for medicinal purposes a long time ago. The name suggests its historical use - to promote uterine contractions. Its continued presence at the ruined Godstow Nunnery is though to date back to its use there in mediaeval times. |
Back to: Wild plants; Anthophyta; Neophyte; Aristolochiaceae; Oxfordshire | |
| 13 July 2005 | ||
| Section: Wild Plants and Fungi of the British Isles | ||
| British Isles status: introduced after 1500 AD | ||
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Nikon D70 Exposure Mode: Shutter Priority Metering: Multi-Pattern Focussing: Manual 1/60 sec - F/13 Lens: 60mm F/2.8 D Sensitivity: ISO 500 | ||
