Family: Aristolochiaceae, Birthwort view all from this family

Description A low, evergreen herb, 3-6 in., the leaves generally triangular in outline. The solitary red-brown flowers are thick and fleshy, hidden under the leaves.

Flower April - June.

Flower April - June

Habitat Moist to dry woods.

Range Florida to Louisiana, north on coastal plain to s. Virginia and inland to Tennessee.

Discussion Makes a good ground cover.

Comments Makes a good groundcover.

Exposure Preference Shade.

Native Distribution Florida to Louisiana, n. on Coastal Plain to s. Virginia & inland to Kentucky

Site Preference Moist to dry woods

Soil Preference Moist to drier soils.