Arisarum vulgare (Friar's Cowl)

Arisarum vulgare (Friar's Cowl) purple striped flower rising above mottled green oval shaped plant leaves.

Botanical name: Arisarum vulgare

Common name: Friar's Cowl

Family: Araceae

Origin: the Mediterranean

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-9?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSemi-shadeRegular waterUnusual colorToxic or PoisonousIrritating plant

This rather bizarre, perennial plant, which grows to a height of approximately 30 cm (11.8 in), propagates vegetatively by tubers. Its stem, underground, is broad and glabrous. Bloom color: Green, Purple, Brown/Bronze. It is considered toxic, in as much as the leaves and tuber are emetic, if swallowed. The plant contains calcium oxylate crystals. These cause an extremely unpleasant sensation similar to needles being stuck into the mouth and tongue if they are eaten.


Arisarum vulgare (Friar's Cowl) with dark purple and striped green flower close up.
Arisarum vulgare (Friar's Cowl) with dark purple hoods and white striped close up flower.
Arisarum vulgare (Friar's Cowl) with dark purple striped flower and glossy green leaves close up


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