Arisaema dracontium Greendragon (Araceae)

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Arisaema dracontium
Greendragon
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The Arisaema dracontium plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Quebec to Florida, west to Wisconsin, Nebraska and Texas. It is a member of the Araceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Greendragon.

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Latin Name:  Arisaema dracontium
Common Name:  Greendragon
Family:  Araceae
Author:  (L.)Schott.

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:  0.8   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  Rich moist woods[222]. Found mainly in wet woods and along the sides of streams, but sometimes also in dry soils[235].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a cool peaty soil in the bog garden, woodland garden or a sheltered border in semi-shade[90, 134, 200]. Prefers a loamy or peaty soil and will tolerate a sunny position if the soil is moist but not water-logged and the position is not too hot or exposed[1, 200]. Tubers should be planted about 10cm deep[233]. Only plant out full sized tubers and mulch them with organic matter in the winter[200]. Plants need 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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