Arisaema speciosum

From the family, Araceae, having common name(s) associated with the genus; Cobra Lily, Jack-in-the-Pulpit.

Very distinct species. Both its horizontal, cylindrical tuber and its twisted tail-like spadix appendix give it instant recognition. The filiform spadix appendix can reach up to 20-32 inches long, running over the leaves down to the soil and further along. Spadix dark purple. Spathe 12-18 incheses long, deep red-brown with narrow white lines. Spathe forming a large hood, the blade arching forward. Leaf trifoliate, each leaflet up to 12 inches long. The tuber can reach 6 inches long and 4 inches wide. Semi-hardy. Ht. 16-24 inches.

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Catalog Number: S08-0980