Arisaema sikokianum, the Japanese Jack-in-the-pulpit, is a herbaceous perennial plant. An unusual woodland plant noted for its unmistakable smoky-purple base, snow-white cup and large hood with purple, green and white stripes. Found only in moist, shaded areas on the Island of Shikoku in Japan,[1] it is closely related to Arisaema triphyllum, which is common to the eastern United States.[2] In home gardens, it is a springtime planting and is often placed with shade-loving hostas and bleeding hearts.[3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Genus: | Arisaema |
| Species: | A. sikokianum
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| Arisaema sikokianum Fr. et Sav.
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The plant is known to have existed and been admired in eighteenth century Japan.[4] It may also cause contact irritation but is of little toxicologic importance.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b Kew World Checklist of Selecte Plant Families
- ^ a b "Poisonous Plants of Pennsylvania". University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Archived from the original on 21 March 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-17.
- ^ "Japanese Jack in the Pulpit". Dutch Gardens. Archived from the original on December 3, 2008. Retrieved 2009-04-17.
- ^ "Ryotai Kanyosai". ArtofthePrint.com. Retrieved 2009-04-17.
External links edit
- Botany Photo of the Day University of B.C ubcbotanicalgarden.org May 2, 2007
- Arisaema sikokianum Image - Flavon's Wild herb and Alpine plants
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