Jack-in-the-pulpit
Arisaema triphyllum
34.16, -84.73
Field Notes
Description:
The spathe, known in this plant as "the pulpit" wraps around and covers over and contain a spadix ("Jack"), covered with tiny flowers. Seen here, the spathe dies back and as the seeds on the spadix mature, they grow larger, rounder, and redden.
Habitat:
Distribution USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , TX , VA , VT , WI , WV Canada: MB , NB , NS , ON , PE , QC Native Distribution: N.S. to Man. & e. ND, s. to FL, e. TX & e. KS Native Habitat: Forest, Woodland, Swamp, Marsh
Notes:
Spotted along Vineyard Mountain Eagle Scout Trail at the Riverside Day Use Park.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 12, 2014
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