Arisaema flavum (Araceae)

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Arisaema flavum
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The Arisaema flavum plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas to China. N. Africa - Yemen. It is a member of the Araceae family.

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Latin Name:  Arisaema flavum
Family:  Araceae
Author:  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:  0.35   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Mountain slopes, farmland edges and roadsides in sub-alpine steppe, 3500 - 4300 metres in Tibet[91]. Locally common in Kashmir on humus-rich soils[145].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a cool moist peaty soil in the bog, woodland garden or a sheltered border in semi-shade[134, 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 the most drought tolerant member of the genus. Plants are nearly hardy in Britain, they normally succeed outdoors in the milder areas of the country[1]. 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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