Strand Memorial Herbarium

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Family: Araceae   Arum Family

Genus: Arisaema   Cobra Lily, Jack in the Pulpit
150 to 190 species of stemless, tuberous-rooted herbaceous plants. Distinctive spathe and spadix.

Scientific Name: Arisaema triphyllum (L.) Schott
Common Name(s): Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Green Dragon, Indian Turnip
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:


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Caption: Jack-in-the-Pulpit's flower's spathe and spadix and its emerging 3-lobed leaves.

ID: Hrb-AAESS-002
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): flowering
Caption: Jack-in-the-Pulpit's two 3-lobed leaves and the flower's spathe and spadix.

ID: Hrb-AAESS-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): flowering, leaf