Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Arisaema triphyllum
| Family | Arum (Araceae) |
|---|---|
| Bloom | Spring |
| Habitat | Moist deciduous woods |
| Status | Native |
| Cycle | Perennial |
| Height | 1-3′ |
| Flower | The flower is an erect club 2-3″ long which sits inside a green or purple (sometimes striped) hood. It sits on top of a single stalk. The base of the green club is lined with tiny separate male or female flowers protected by a green hood. |
| Leaf | There are typically 1-3 leaves divided into 3 leaflets. They are a dull green with deep veins. |
| Notes | The fruit is a cluster of shiny green berries that turn bright red in the autumn. The fruit is poisonous. |
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