Lords-and-Ladies

Scientific Name: Arum maculatum

Plant Family: Araceae

Native Region: Europe, North Africa, and Turkey

Lords-and-Ladies

Brief Description

A common woodland plant featuring glossy, dark green, arrow-shaped leaves that often have purple spotting. It produces a distinctive light-green spathe surrounding a purple-brown spadix, followed by a cluster of bright red berries.

Care Instructions

This plant thrives in moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, typical of woodland floors. It prefers partial to deep shade and should not be allowed to dry out completely. Caution: All parts of the plant are toxic and can cause skin irritation; wear gloves when handling.

Medicinal Value

We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.

Created At: 2026-04-07T10:37:24.870203