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Arum maculatum L.

lords-and-ladies (Araceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadSlight tendencyS
Plant Atlas 2020
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The inflorescence of Arum maculatum has a large spathe surrounding a spadix, the appendix of which extends upwards into view; the flowers are lower down on the spadix.

Tuscany, Italy; 2005-05-26

 lords-and-ladies / Arum maculatum: The inflorescence of _Arum maculatum_ has a large spathe surrounding a spadix, the appendix of which extends upwards into view; the flowers are lower down on the spadix.

The fruits of Arum maculatum are a spike of berries that turn red when ripe.

Tring (VC20: Hertfordshire); 2015-07-23

 lords-and-ladies / Arum maculatum: The fruits of _Arum maculatum_ are a spike of berries that turn red when ripe.

The leaves of Arum maculatum often have well-defined dark markings.

Kit’s Coty (VC16: West Kent); 2020-02-16

 lords-and-ladies / Arum maculatum: The leaves of _Arum maculatum_ often have well-defined dark markings.

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