Arisaema dracontium
| Scientific Name: | Arisaema dracontium |
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| Family: | Araceae |
| Common Name: | Green Dragon |
| Authority: | (L.) Schott |
| Etymology: | Arisaema = Greek for an Arum with blood (referring to the red fruit) and dracontium = Latin for dragon-like |
| C Value: | 4 |
| Wetness: | FACW |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 2 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Monoecious |
| Flower Type: | Imperfect |
| Flower Shape: | N/A |
| Flower # of Parts: | 2 |
| Flower Color: | Green, Yellow |
| Growth Habit: | Forb |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Alternate |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
| Leaf Shape: | Oval (widest at middle) |
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| Leaf Margin: | Entire |
| Leaf Toothing: | Pedate leaf arrangement |
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| Armature: | |
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| Habitat: | Prairie, Forest |
| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
| ID Tips: | Small plant with a spathe and spadix and 5-13 leaflets |
| Gee Whiz: | Individuals can be hermaphroditic and produce male or female flowers in any given year depending on resources. |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |