

How to identify Italian arum (Arum italicum)
Italian arum, also known as Large cuckoo pint
Italian arum exhibits tuberous rhizomatous roots with distinct arrow-shaped leaves that are a deep green color accentuated by silver-gray veining. Its flowers are characterized by an erect, slender spadix, varying from pale to dark yellow or dull brown, encased within a creamy white spathe edged in purplish hues. Notably, the flower emits an odor reminiscent of stale urine. Post-blooming, it bears cylinder-like spikes brimming with green to orangish-red berry clusters, each measuring up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter.
Arrow-shaped, dark green leaves with silver-gray veining
Flowers with pale to dark yellow or dull brown spadix and white spathe with purplish edges
Distinctive orangish-red berry clusters measuring up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter
Leaves reaching up to 12 inches (30 cm) in length and 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) in width
Distinct odor resembling stale urine emitted by flowers
The leaves of italian arum are large, arrow-shaped, and dark green with a glossy texture. Silver-gray or greenish-white veins prominently mark both the primary and lateral areas. Each leaf can reach up to 12 inches (30 cm) in length and 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) in width. The foliage is distinctive and becomes dormant during the summer.
The flower of italian arum features a central, erect, slender spadix that ranges from pale to dark yellow or dull brown and measures approximately 4-5 inches (10-13 cm) tall. Surrounding the spadix is a green-yellow or white spathe with purplish margins, which reaches about 8-10 inches (20-25 cm) in height. These flowers are distinctive for their unique coloration and structure, making them identifiable during their blooming period.
After the flowering period of italian arum, the fruit manifests on a lengthened stem reaching 6-12 inches (15-30 cm) high, culminating in an oblong cluster. Encased by a protective, paper-like tunic, this cluster, upon maturity, reveals itself through the tunic's drying and peeling behavior. Within, it boasts a dense aggregation of vibrant orangish-red berries. Each berry is a glossy visual cue to the fruit's ripeness, with a texture that appeals to various fruit-dispersing wildlife.
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Scientific Classification of Italian arum