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Search Term(s): Arisaema dracontium   (1 record found)

ARACEAE
Arum Family
Arisaema dracontium  (green-dragon)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Arisaema: name refers to the plant's resemblance to the Arum family and haima (blood), referring to some species bearing red stripes; dracontium: dragon-like
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
May-June
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☐ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Rich alluvial soils of floodplains
State Status
Rare
Piedmont Status
Rare
Coastal Plain Status
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Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
8
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Some use of fruit and leaves by Wood Thrush and other wildlife.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Forested Floodplains and Riparian Swamps (Piedmont)
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