Orontium aquaticum
Golden club
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The Orontium aquaticum plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Massachusetts to Kentucky, south to Florida and Louisiana. It is a member of the Araceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Golden club.

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Latin Name:  Orontium aquaticum
Common Name:  Golden club
Family:  Araceae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  The plant is rich in calcium oxylate, this is toxic and if consumed makes the mouth and digestive tract feel as though hundreds of needles are being stuck into it. However, calcium oxylate is easily destroyed by thoroughly cooking or drying the plant.
 
Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Sandy, muddy or peaty shores and in shallow water[43].

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