| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Plant Height: | to 8 inches (20cm) |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
| Fruit: | Other: Green when ripe. |
| Flowers: | Showy Other: Lower (female) zone of spadix fused to spathe |
| Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Uses: | Will Naturalize |
| Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant |
| Toxicity: | Roots are poisonous Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs. |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Remove seeds from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets Other: Bulbils present at top and bottom of petiole. |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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