This perennial climber is also called as Snakeroot and as Sapsan (सापसण) in Marathi. Arkamula, Garudakoti and ishwaramooli are other common names. Leaves of this climber are dark green and are quite glossy. It belongs to Aristolochiaceae family. Flowers are of a peculiar shape and have foul odor. They are brownish-maroon in colour. The plant blooms in summer and in monsoon. Fruit is a six valve capsule. When the capsule splits open, it looks like an inverted parachute. Winged, tiny, flat seeds are tightly packed in each compartment. Seeds easily disperse with wind.
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