| Year Introduced: | 2002/2003 |
| History: | Per discussion on Aroid-L this was introduced by Winterberry Farms from stock provided by Brian Williams. |
| Petiole color: | Green Pink Red Other: Red with red or pink streaks |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
| Flower Time: | Other: Seasonal |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Uses: | Will Naturalize |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant |
| Toxicity: | 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 seed from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets Other: Tuber |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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