| Description: Has one or two large, glossy leaves, divided into three leaflets. The flower occurs on a separate stalk as large, hooded, green- or purple-striped flower. All parts of this plant contain calcium oxalate crystals which causes severe burning and swelling of the mouth and throat if consumed. Three subspecies occur at Powdermill. |
| Propagation: Large red fleshy berries in late fall should be soaked in water overnight and the rubbed through a coarse sieve before planting |
| Initial bloom (month and week): May W2 |
| Garden name: Shady Woodland Garden |
| Color of flower: Green or purple |
| Height: 18-24″ |
| Spread: 12″ |
| Family: Araceae |
| Soil type: Acidic woodland soil |
| Soil moisture: Moist |
| Light: Shade to part shade |
| Zone: 3-9 |
