Mother Nature loves Halloween. If you have any doubt, take a gander at -- and a whiff of -- the pelican flower. With its huge drooping petals, the bright red flower looks like a bat flying through ...

Pelican flower, also known as calico flower or giant Dutchman's pipe (Aristolochia gigantea), produces a bizarre, fragrant flower that appeals to gardeners because its bloom is so unusual.

The Williams Conservatory houses hundreds of plants ranging from 76 plant families. We are continually exploring new and exciting plants to add to the collection. Recently, we have added a Black Bat ...

Even more eye-catching is A. gigantea, known as duck flower and pelican flower. This species bears bizarrely beautiful red-and-white flowers up to 10 inches wide.