Arum creticum
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Arum
Species:
A. creticum
Binomial name
Arum creticum
Boiss. & Heldr. (1854)

Arum creticum, the Cretan arum, is a species in the flowering plant family Araceae, native to the Greek island of Crete (Kriti), the Eastern Aegean Islands, and southwestern Turkey.[1] This semi-evergreen clump-forming tuberous perennial has large arrow-shaped leaves. Erect folded-back spathes of fragrant yellow or cream appear in spring, with longer narrow spadices of a darker yellow. The flowers are followed in autumn by clusters of red or orange fruit.[2] The plant reaches 50 cm (20 in) tall and broad.

Arum creticum is cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate gardens. It is hardy but requires a sheltered position in sun or partial shade, with moist soil.

Caution should be exercised when handling it, as it is an irritant and toxic if ingested.[3]

References

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  2. ↑ "Arum creticum". RHS. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  3. ↑ "Arum creticum". Beth Chatto Gardens. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
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