

How to identify Cuckoo pint (Arum maculatum)
Cuckoo pint, also known as Adam and eve, Wake robin, Snakeshead, Adder's-root, Devils and angels, Soldiers diddies, Cheese and toast
Cuckoo pint displays tuberous roots and distinctive arrow-shaped leaves that are mid to deep green and glossy, often adorned with purplish-black blotches. The noteworthy flowers consist of an erect spadix, presenting with shades varying from deep purple to pale yellow, encased by a pale green spathe that reveals a greenish-white interior and a purple band. Emanating a noticeable odor, the flowers give way to a cylinder-like spike of orangish-red berries measuring approximately 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) in length.
Arrow-shaped leaves with distinct purplish-black patches
Erect spadix flowers in deep purple to pale yellow hues
Orangish-red berries clustered in oblong cylindrical spikes
Glossy mid to deep green leaves measuring 3-11 inches tall
Spathe with narrow purple band and greenish-white interior
The leaves of cuckoo pint are large and arrow-shaped, measuring 3-11 inches (7.5-28 cm) tall and 1-7.5 inches (2.5-19 cm) wide. They are mid to deep green with distinctive purplish-black patches, providing a striking contrast. The leaves have a smooth texture and prominent veins, which are clearly visible. These features, coupled with their unique color pattern, make the leaves of cuckoo pint highly recognizable.
The flowers of cuckoo pint bloom in April and May. They feature a central, erect spadix that ranges from deep purple to pale yellow, measuring 1 to 3.5 inches (2.5 to 9 cm) tall and about 0.25 inches (0.6 cm) wide. This spadix is encased by a spathe that is pale to mid-green on the outside and greenish-white with a narrow purple band inside. The spathe measures approximately 2.5 to 11 inches (6 to 28 cm) tall.
The fruit of cuckoo pint manifests as an oblong cylindrical spike, approximately 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) in height and 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) in width, hosting a collection of vivid orangish-red berries. Each berry, smooth in texture, is tightly nestled amongst its peers, creating an eye-catching cluster. Post-flowering, these berries emerge on the plant, offering a distinct coloration that stands out from the withered foliage.
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Scientific Classification of Cuckoo pint