| Arum italicum | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Subfamily: | Aroideae |
| Tribe: | Areae |
| Genus: | Arum |
| Species: | A. italicum |
| Binomial name | |
| Arum italicum L. |
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Arum italicum is a member the plant family Araceae, also known as Italian arum and Italian Lords-and-Ladies. The plant is native to southern and western Europe. [1]
This is one of two species of Arum native to Europe, the other being Arum maculatum, known as the Cuckoo Pint, or simply Lords-and-Ladies.
The Arum italicum plant grows 1–1.5 feet (0.30–0.46 m) high, with equal spread. It blooms in Spring with white flowers that turn to showy red fruit. [1]
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Arum italicum is cultivated as an ornamental plant for traditional and woodland shade gardens. [1] Some gardeners use this Arum to underplant with hosta, as they produce foliage sequentially; when the hosta withers away, the Arum replaces it, leaving the ground covered.[2]
Arum italicum can be invasive in some areas.[2]
In 1778, Lamarck noticed that the inflorescence of this plant produces heat.[3]
