Arisaema amurense Tian Nan Xing (Araceae)

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Arisaema amurense
Tian Nan Xing
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The Arisaema amurense plant species is found in E. Asia - N. China, Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Araceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Tian Nan Xing.

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Latin Name:  Arisaema amurense
Common Name:  Tian Nan Xing
Family:  Araceae
Author:  Maxim.

Known Hazards:  The plant contains calcium oxylate crystals. These cause an extremely unpleasant sensation similar to needles being stuck into the mouth and tongue if they are eaten but they are easily neutralized by thoroughly drying or cooking the plant or by steeping it in water.

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  Virgin forests, mountains and river banks[74].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a cool peaty soil in the bog, woodland garden or a sheltered border in semi-shade[200]. Prefers a loamy or peaty soil[1] and will tolerate a sunny position if the soil is moist but not water-logged and the position is not too exposed[1, 200]. This species is well suited to the front of a peat border[200]. Tubers should be planted about 15cm deep[233]. Only plant out full sized tubers and mulch them with organic matter in the winter[200]. Plants require protection from slugs[200]. Most species in this genus are dioecious, but they are sometimes monoecious and can also change sex from year to year.

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