#indian turnip

[faguscarolinensis]

Arisaema triphyllum / Jack-in-the-Pulpit at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens at Duke University in Durham, NC

[vandaliatraveler]

Jack-in-the-pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum), sometimes referred to as Indian turnip, is one of Appalachia’s most familiar spring wildflowers due to the characteristic spathe and spadix arrangement of its flower. The spathe forms a protective hood (”pulpit”) over the spadix ("Jack”), which contains the plant’s male and female flowers. A perennial herb that grows best in the shady understory of rich, moist deciduous woods, the plant is easily identified by its broad, deeply veined trifoliate leaves, which occur singly or in pairs; the leaves often obscure or hide the flower when fully mature. The photos above were taken in Coopers Rock State Forest.

[lovecraftsgarden]

Arisaema triphyllum

Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Bog Onion, Brown Dragon, Indian Turnip, American Wake Robin

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[faguscarolinensis]

Arisaema triphyllum / Jack-in-the-Pulpit at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens at Duke University in Durham, NC

[alternativz-blog]

A reader reminds us of the toxicity of Jack in the Pulpit (arum), useful advice.

[alternativz-blog]

This medicinal herb, also known as Jack in the Pulpit, is easy to add to your garden.