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Arrowleaf Ginger

Hexastylis arifolia var arifolia

Photo by flowntheloop
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Description:

Perennial herb with smooth, heart-shaped leaves and underground rhizomes. Stem/rhizome emits a pleasant, spicy "root-beer" scent when cut/broken. Jug-like flowers are formed at the end of rhizomes (not seen here).

Habitat:

Mostly shaded, moist forest floor (dense mixed hardwoods) surrounded heavily by mulch.

Reference Links:

Hexastylis arifolia - Wikipedia, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin

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