calla lily

Zantedeschia aethiopica

Member of calla lilies (genus Zantedeschia)
arum family (family Araceae)
monocots (class Liliopsida)
white in flowering plants

There are no other wild species of this genus in California.

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Toxicity of lily, arum; lily, pig; lily, trumpet; trumpet lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica):
2a – The juice or sap of these plants contains tiny oxalate crystals that are shaped like tiny needles. Chewing on these plants can cause immediate pain and irritation to the lips, mouth and tongue. In severe cases, they may cause breathing problems by causing swelling in the throat.

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Chris’s observations: 5 (all are research grade)

Locations:

• Kauai, HI: 2
• Crystal Springs Regional Trail
• Nisene Marks SP
• San Pedro Valley CP

Months:

• Nov.: 1
• Dec.: 0
• Jan.: 0
• Feb.: 1
• Mar.: 1
• Apr.: 0
• May: 2

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Taxon info: iNaturalist – Calflora – CalPhotos – Jepson eFlora – FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora