Arum Maculatum Page

: Grows from an underground tuber or rhizome, which can be found as deep as 400mm below ground in mature specimens. Ecological & Biological Behavior

: A specialized structure consisting of a pale green, hood-like spathe enclosing a purple, rod-shaped spadix . It blooms from April to May. arum maculatum

: Following the flower, the plant produces a spike of berries that transition from green to a striking bright orange-red by late summer. : Grows from an underground tuber or rhizome,

: Thrives in moist, fertile soils, typically in deciduous woodlands, hedgerows, and shady garden corners. : Following the flower, the plant produces a

: While poisonous to humans and livestock, birds like blackbirds and thrushes readily eat the berries to disperse seeds. Safety and Toxicity

: Large, glossy, and arrow-shaped (3–11 inches long). They often feature distinctive dark purplish-black spots —the basis of its scientific name maculatum —though these spots are not always present.

: All parts of the plant are highly poisonous . Contact with skin can cause irritation, while ingestion leads to severe mouth swelling, difficulty breathing, and stomach pain.