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Pinellia pedatisecta
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The Pinellia pedatisecta plant species is found in E. Asia - N. and W. China It is a member of the Araceae family.

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Latin Name:  Pinellia pedatisecta
Family:  Araceae
Author:  Schott.
 
Known Hazards:  Although we have noo record of toxicity for this species, all parts of the plant probably contain 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[K]. However, calcium oxylate is easily destroyed by thoroughly cooking or drying the plant[172].
 
Mature Height:  0.2   Mature Width:  0.15
 
Habitat:  Not known



Cultivation Notes:  Easily grown in a rich soil, it requires plenty of water in the growing season[1]. Succeeds in full sun or partial shade[188]. Plants can be naturalized in woodland[1]. Plants produce bulbils in their leaf axils[188].

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