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Cuckoo pint

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.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type

Plant Type: Herb

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Deciduous

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Arrow-shaped leaves with distinct purplish-black patches

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Erect spadix flowers in deep purple to pale yellow hues

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Orangish-red berries clustered in oblong cylindrical spikes

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Glossy mid to deep green leaves measuring 3-11 inches tall

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Spathe with narrow purple band and greenish-white interior

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Detailed Traits of Cuckoo pint

Leaf Features

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.

Leaf Shape

Sagittate ,
Hastate

Leaf Apex

Obtuse ,
Acute

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Flower Features

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.

Inflorescence Type

Spadix

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Fruit Features

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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Key Facts About Cuckoo pint

Attributes of Cuckoo pint
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
20 cm to 40 cm
Spread
7 cm to 22 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Color
Green
White
Purple
Lavender
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Scientific Classification of Cuckoo pint

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Arum
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Cuckoo pint (Arum maculatum)
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Distribution Map of Cuckoo pint

Cuckoo pint, a plant species, is natively widespread across temperate regions of Western Asia and Europe, including the Mediterranean Basin. In terms of its non-native range, cuckoo pint has been introduced to certain parts of Northern Europe and Southeast Asia, where it has established itself in several locales.
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Potentially invasive
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