italian arum

Arum italicum

Member of arum lilies (genus Arum)
arum tribe (tribe Areae)
arum family (family Araceae)
monocots (class Liliopsida)
cream in flowering plants

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• inflorescence bract adaxially ± white to pale yellow-green
• leaves emerging in fall or early winter
• scattered and naturalized

Toxicity of italian arum (Arum italicum):
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.
A higher-level taxon has differing toxicity.

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Chris’s observations: 2 (1 is research grade)

Locations:

• Henry Cowell Redwoods SP
• Wilder Ranch SP

Months:

• Jul.: 1
• Aug.: 0
• Sep.: 1

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

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora