Italian Arum

Arum italicum

Description

A tuberous perennial with arrow-shaped leaves that are marbled with white or yellow. Inflorescence is a white or yellow column of tiny flowers (the spadix) that is encased by a greenish-white hood (spathe). Foliage is absent in the summer, and replaced by spikes of bright orange-red berries.

Habitat

Moist, open woodlands, forest margins

Distribution

Western Oregon; King County and San Juan Islands, Washington

Impacts

Competes with native species

Dispersal Methods

Human activity

Prevention

Use a native alternative in your garden, or plant Italian arum only in a pot. Do not discard of plant trimmings in a natural area. Look for this plant in woodland margins, especially those near a residential area.

Listings

Not listed

Factsheets

WIN Italian Arum Factsheet

Photos

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Distribution Map

Distribution in Oregon
Distribution in Washington

CWMA Warnings

Four County

Mid-Willamette