Arum maculatum L.
Arum maculatum
Arum maculatum, commonly known as cuckoopint or jack-in-the-pulpit, is a woodland flowering plant species. It is native to most of Europe, Eastern Turkey, and the Caucasus. The leaves appear in spring and are 7 to 20 cm long, followed by flowers on a spadix enclosed in a pale green spathe. The plant produces bright red, poisonous berries in autumn and has a large root-tuber for starch storage. It is propagated by birds dispersing seeds through eating the berries.
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Alismatales
Araceae
Arum
The plant contains oxalates of saponins, which have needle-shaped crystals that irritate the skin, mouth, tongue, and throat. These chemicals can cause swelling of the throat, difficulty breathing, burning pain, and upset stomach.
The root of Arum maculatum is edible when roasted well and was once used to make laundry starch. It can be toxic if not prepared correctly. The plant has been used to make soup in the Andırın region of Turkey, where the leaves are leavened with yogurt and boiled for long hours to eliminate toxicity. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant in traditional and woodland shade gardens.
Spring to Summer
25 cm (spathe height)
Purple
Woodland areas and riversides
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