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Asarum europaeum L.

asarabacca (Aristolochiaceae)

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Asarum europaeum is native to woodland in central and eastern Europe; its shiny leaves often conceal the inconspicuous flowers.

Niederösterreich, Austria; 2006-04-22

 asarabacca / Asarum europaeum: _Asarum europaeum_ is native to woodland in central and eastern Europe; its shiny leaves often conceal the inconspicuous flowers.

The flowers of Asarum europaeum are borne at ground level, where they are pollinated by ants and other ground-dwelling insects.

Niederösterreich, Austria; 2005-04-15

 asarabacca / Asarum europaeum: The flowers of _Asarum europaeum_ are borne at ground level, where they are pollinated by ants and other ground-dwelling insects.

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