Dutchmans Pipe Collection

Dutchman's pipe, Aristolochia thwaitesii. Vulnerable. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4627122 Dutchman's pipe, Aristolochia thwaitesii. Vulnerable. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Dutchman's pipe, Aristolochia tricaudata. Critically endangered. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4628245 Dutchman's pipe, Aristolochia tricaudata. Critically endangered. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Dutchman's pipe, Aristolochia macrophylla 1 and asarabacca, Asarum europaeum 2
FLO4569260 Dutchman's pipe, Aristolochia macrophylla 1 and asarabacca, Asarum europaeum 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Dutchmans pipe, false beech-drops, pinesap or yellow bird s-nest, Monotropa hypopitys (Pine-sap, Hypopithys lanuginosa)
6339747 Dutchmans pipe, false beech-drops, pinesap or yellow bird s-nest, Monotropa hypopitys (Pine-sap, Hypopithys lanuginosa) by Endicott (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Dutchmans pipe)

Dutchmans pipe or pipevine, Aristolochia macrophylla
6337635 Dutchmans pipe or pipevine, Aristolochia macrophylla by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Dutchmans pipe or pipevine, Aristolochia macrophylla)

Illustration of Aristolochia durior (Dutchmans Pipe), purple flower and green leaf
Aristolochia, Aristolochia Durior, Birthwort, Bizarre, Botany, Close-Up, Dutchmans Pipe, Flower, Fragility, Freshness, Green, Growth, High Angle View, Illustration and Painting, Leaf, Leaf Vein

Downy leaved birthwort, Aristolochia tomentosa
5323697 Downy leaved birthwort, Aristolochia tomentosa by Edwards, Sydenham Teast (c.1768-1819); (add.info.: Downy leaved birthwort, Aristolochia tomentosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F)

Monotropa hypopitys -- called Dutchmans pipe, false beech-drops, pinesap, or yellow
Illustration of a Monotropa hypopitys -- called Dutchmans pipe, false beech-drops, pinesap, or yellow bird s-nest

Pine-sap plant botanical engraving 1843
A Flora of the State of New York by John Torrey Vol. 1 - Carroll and Cook Printers Albany, NY 1843

Yellow Bird s-nest (Monotropa hypopitys) flowering, Davenport Wood, Buckinghamshire, England, July

Aristolochia sempervirens flowers
Climbing birthwort (Aristolochia sempervirens) flowers. Photographed in Crete

Aristolochia sempervirens
Evergreen Dutchmans pipe (Aristolochia sempervirens). Two flowers are at upper centre and a fruit is at centre. Photographed on the Mani peninsula, Greece

Giant Pelican Flower / giant Dutchman's pipe. France
WAT-14430 Giant Pelican Flower / giant Dutchman's pipe Nice, France Aristolochia gigantea M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Dutchman's Pipe: A Fascinating and Mysterious Plant" Hidden within the depths of forests, a peculiar plant known as Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia macrophylla) captivates with its unique appearance. With large green leaves resembling pipes, this vine-like species has earned its intriguing name. But Dutchman's Pipe is not the only plant to bear this moniker. Another fascinating flower that shares the same nickname is Monotropa hypopitys, also known as false beech-drops or pinesap. This delicate yellow bird's-nest-like flower emerges from the forest floor, defying conventional photosynthesis by deriving nutrients from nearby trees through a symbiotic relationship. The enchanting allure of these plants extends beyond their namesake. Downy leaved birthwort (Aristolochia tomentosa), adorned with fuzzy foliage, adds another dimension to the family of Dutchman's Pipes. Its velvety texture invites touch and exploration. Botanical engravings from 1843 depict yet another variation of this captivating flora – Aristolochia durior – showcasing purple flowers against vibrant green leaves. These illustrations capture nature’s artistry in intricate detail. From Anatolia, Turkey to Oxfordshire, England, Yellow Bird’s-nest (Monotropa hypopitys) graces pinewoods and leaf litter alike with its charming presence during summer months. Flowerspikes emerge gracefully amidst fallen leaves while offering an up-close view into their delicate beauty. In Davenport Wood, Buckinghamshire, England, Yellow Bird’s-nest blooms proudly in July—a testament to nature’s resilience and adaptability even in unexpected places. Whether it be Aristolochia macrophylla or Monotropa hypopitys—Dutchman's Pipe holds an air of mystery that continues to intrigue botanists and nature enthusiasts alike.