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Arum lily

Zantedeschia aethiopica

Photo by Wendy Clapham
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Field Notes

Notes:

The Zantedeschia species are poisonous due to the presence of calcium oxalate. "All parts of the plant are toxic, and produce irritation and swelling of the mouth and throat, acute vomiting and diarrhea." However leaves are sometimes cooked and eaten.

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PublishedMarch 20, 2013

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