Botanical name: Arum italicum
Other name(s): Italian or Large Cuckoo Pint,
Italian Lords-and-Ladies
Family: Araceae
Edible: no, all plant parts are toxic.
white spathes of flowers
are followed by spikes
of bright orange red berries.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
Note that the berries
may cause severe discomfort
or illness if ingested.
Contact with sap may irritate skin.
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge (FOTD)
Photo Credit: (c) Deb L. Waters
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Location: The Schiele Museum, Grist Mill Area, Gastonia, North Carolina
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