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Arisarum

Arisarum

9.9
A small plant that lives many years and grows from thick underground roots in the Mediterranean
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Gardeners appreciate Arisarum for its unusual appearance and ability to thrive in difficult soils.

Examples

  • The unique flowers of the Arisarum can be found in shaded Mediterranean woodlands.

  • Botanists have identified several species within the Arisarum genus.

  • The Arisarum plant is known for its unique shape.

  • Several species of Arisarum thrive in Mediterranean climates.

  • Gardeners appreciate Arisarum for its unusual appearance and ability to thrive in difficult soils.

  • The unique flowers of the Arisarum can be found in shaded Mediterranean woodlands.

  • Several species of Arisarum thrive in Mediterranean climates.

Compounds

Arisarum vulgare
  • Specialized
9.9

A small plant with a dark maroon hood-shaped flower that grows in the Mediterranean region

Surface Forms

Arisarum singular
Arisarums plural

Etymology

Arisarum comes from the plant name arum, a name for a group of flowering plants. A helpful way to remember Arisarum is to think of it as an 'arum-like' plant from the Mediterranean, so the name tells you it is related to arums and looks similar.