Arum italicum
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Subfamily: | Aroideae |
| Tribe: | Areae |
| Genus: | Arum |
| Species: | A. italicum |
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| Arum italicum L. |
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Arum italicum is a member the plant family Araceae, also known as Italian arum and Italian Lords-and-Ladies. The plant is native to southern and western Europe. [1]
This is one of two species of Arum native to Europe, the other being Arum maculatum, known as the Cuckoo Pint, or simply Lords-and-Ladies.
- Description
The Arum italicum plant grows 1–1.5 feet (0.30–0.46 m) high, with equal spread. It blooms in Spring with white flowers that turn to showy red fruit. [1]
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[edit] Cultivation
Arum italicum is cultivated as an ornamental plant for traditional and woodland shade gardens. [1] Some gardeners use this Arum to underplant with hosta, as they produce foliage sequentially; when the hosta withers away, the Arum replaces it, leaving the ground covered.[2]
Arum italicum can be invasive in some areas.[2]
In 1778, Lamarck noticed that the inflorescence of this plant produces heat.[3]
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Mature leaf
[edit] References
- "Arum italicum". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. http://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=42544. Retrieved September 25, 2006.
- ^ a b c MBG- hort. . accessed 11.1.2011
- ^ a b Wisconsin Extension
- ^ Meeuse, B.J.D. 1975. Films of liquid crystals as an aid in pollination studies. In Pollination and Dispersal, ed N.B.M. Brantjes, H.F. Linskens, pp 19-20. Nijmegen. The Netherlands: Dep. Botany, Univ. Nijmegen.
[edit] External links
- USDA PLANTS Profile for Arum italicum (Italian lords and ladies)
- Missouri Botanical Garden - Kemper Center for Home Gardening - Arum italicum
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