Arum palaestinum, Arum sanctum, Calla sancta

This species is not really black but is as close to black as flowers get, and for that reason attract gardeners who are not deterred by its musty smell. It is the inside of the spathe that is an extremely dark purple shade, the outside being greenish white. The plant is about 18 in tall. It prefers a mild-winter climate and flowers at the end of spring.

Seed is poisonous if ingested.

Similar plants:

• Arisaema tortuosum, Arum tortuosum (Whipcord Cobra Lily, Jack in the pulpit)
• Montrichardia arborescens, Arum arborescens (Mocou Mocou)
• Sauromatum venosum, Typhonium venosum, Arum venosum (Voodoo Lily)
• Xanthosoma sagittifolium, Xanthosoma violaceum, Xanthosoma atrovirens, Arum nigrum, Xanthosoma nigrum (Tannia, Malanga Blanca, Yautia, Cocoyam, Eddo, Coco, Sato-imo, Japanese Potatoes)
• Zantedeschia aethiopica, Calla aethiopica (Arum Lily, Calla Lily)