Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Arisaema
Species: A. triphyllum
Identifying Characteristics:
- Leaves: trifoliate, with groups of three leaves growing together at the top of one long stem produced from the corm (underground stem)
- Height: 65 cm tall
- Flowers: irregular shaped, 8 cm long, green with purple/brown stripes
- Fruit: cluster of bright red berries
Special Adaptations:
- Habitat: moist woods, swamps
- Herbaceous perennial plant
- Contains calcium oxalate crystals in all parts of the plant. Consumption of the raw plant material will result in a powerful burning sensation. Irritation to the mouth and digestive system.
- Often confused with poison ivy
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