Arisaema

Genus In botanical taxonomy, a genus is a group of closely related plant species. A genus may contain one or more plant species.

Arisaema
Family	Araceae
Name	Arisaema Spp.
Featured Plant	April 2010
Pictures: Arisaema candidissimum Arisaema triphyllum   See also:  Bulbs, Corms & Tubers

This is an interesting genus of unusual plants belonging to the aroid family. Most are hardy species originate from North America, Japan, China and the Himalayas.

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Trifoliate A leaf comprising of three leaflets, for example, a clover leaf.

Tuber A swollen underground stem, crown or root see also Bulbs, Corms and Tubers.

 Arisaema candidissimum

Flower
Name	Arisaema candidissimum

Originating from China, Arisaema candidissimum has white flowers with green throats. The flowers appear in mid summer and last a couple of weeks. The trifoliate leaves appear at the same time as the flowers from a tuber that becomes dormant in the winter.

 Arisaema triphyllum

This perennial is fairly common in North America, and can withstand quite cold conditions.

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