Arrow Arum

Scientific Name: Peltandra virginica

Distinguishing Characteristics:

•Medium-sized, arrowhead-shaped terminal leaf.

•3 primary leaf veins stretching to each lobe; although central vein most prominent; secondary veins are many and very fine.

•Tiny yellow flowers arranged on spike with sheath; this spike is usually below the leaves amongst the leaf stalks.

Peltandra virginica taken by Graves Lovell

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