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Arisaema sikokianum

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Arisaema sikokianum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Arisaema
Species:
A. sikokianum
Binomial name
Arisaema sikokianum
Fr. et Sav.
Synonyms[1]
  • Arum sazensoo Bürger ex Blume
  • Arisaema magnificum Nakai

Arisaema sikokianum, the Japanese Jack-in-the-pulpit, is a herbaceous perennial plant. An unusual woodland plant noted for its unmistakable smoky-purple base, snow-white cup and large hood with purple, green and white stripes. Found only in moist, shaded areas on the Island of Shikoku in Japan,[1] it is closely related to Arisaema triphyllum, which is common to the eastern United States.[2] In home gardens, it is a springtime planting and is often placed with shade-loving hostas and bleeding hearts.[3]

The plant is known to have existed and been admired in eighteenth century Japan.[4] It may also cause contact irritation but is of little toxicologic importance.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Kew World Checklist of Selecte Plant Families
  2. ^ a b "Poisonous Plants of Pennsylvania". University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Archived from the original on 21 March 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-17.
  3. ^ "Japanese Jack in the Pulpit". Dutch Gardens. Archived from the original on December 3, 2008. Retrieved 2009-04-17.
  4. ^ "Ryotai Kanyosai". ArtofthePrint.com. Retrieved 2009-04-17.
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