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Syngonium podophyllum, Arrowhead vine, Nephthytis, African evergreen

Syngonium podophyllum

Arrowhead vine, Nephthytis, African evergreen
Family: Araceae
Origin: Mexico to Panama
USDA Zone: 10-11?
Hardiness: 35°F
USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeShadeRegular waterOrnamental foliageIrritating plant

Perennial, evergreen, climbing herb; leaves alternate, simple, arrow-shaped, often mottled; flowers on a spadix surrounded by a spathe.

CAUSES SEVERE PAIN IN THE MOUTH IF EATEN!

Syngonium podophyllum, commonly grown as a houseplant, was originally confused with the similar-looking Nephthytis. It still retains Nephthytis as a common name, though it was given its own genus in 1879.


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