Arisarum vulgare (Friar's Cowl)
Arisarum vulgare (Friar's Cowl) unique purple striped flower rising above dense mottled green foliage patches.
Botanical name: Arisarum vulgare
Common name: Friar's Cowl
Family: Araceae
Origin: the Mediterranean
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 8a-9b
Plant form: Groundcover or low-growing
Sun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Unusual color
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Irritating or toxic: Toxic plant/plant part; irritatingThis 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) showing curved dark purple flower spikes among speckled green leaves.
Arisarum vulgare (Friar's Cowl) with dark hooded flowers rising above broad smooth green foliage.
Arisarum vulgare (Friar's Cowl) with a unique curved purple striped flower above thick glossy green foliage.
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