Arisaema triphyllum
This is a common plant in forests in Illinois.
| Scientific Name: | Arisaema triphyllum |
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| Family: | Araceae |
| Common Name: | Jack-in-the-Pulpit |
| Authority: | (Linnaeus) Schott. |
| Etymology: | Arisaema = Arum with blood (referring to the red fruits), triphyllum = three-leaved |
| C Value: | 4 |
| Wetness: | FACW- |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 2 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Dioecious |
| Flower Type: | Imperfect |
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| Flower Color: | Green |
| Growth Habit: | Forb |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Alternate |
| Leaf Type: | Palmate Compound |
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| Leaf Margin: | Entire |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
| ID Tips: | leaves with 3 leaflets, spathe and spadix flowers |
| Gee Whiz: | One of the last species to wink out in disturbed woods. |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |