| Arisaema sikokianum | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Genus: | Arisaema |
| Species: | A. sikokianum |
| Binomial name | |
| Arisaema sikokianum Fr. et Sav. | |
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Arisaema sikokianum, the Japanese Jack-in-the-pulpit, is a herbaceous perennial plant. An unusual woodland plant noted for its unmistakable smoky-purple base, snow-white cup and large hood with purple, green and white stripes. Found only in moist, shaded areas on the Island of Shikoku in Japan, it is closely related to Arisaema triphyllum, which is common to the eastern United States. In home gardens, it is a springtime planting and is often placed with shade-loving hostas and bleeding hearts.
The plant is known to have existed and been admired in eighteenth century Japan. It may also cause contact irritation but is of little toxicologic importance.
References
- ^ Kew World Checklist of Selecte Plant Families
- ^ "Poisonous Plants of Pennsylvania". University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Archived from the original on 21 March 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-17.
- "Japanese Jack in the Pulpit". Dutch Gardens. Archived from the original on December 3, 2008. Retrieved 2009-04-17.
- "Ryotai Kanyosai". ArtofthePrint.com. Retrieved 2009-04-17.
External links
- Botany Photo of the Day University of B.C ubcbotanicalgarden.org May 2, 2007
- Arisaema sikokianum Image - Flavon's Wild herb and Alpine plants
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