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Arisaema consanguineum

Arisaema consanguineum, the Himalayan cobra lily, is a species of flowering plant in the arum lily family Araceae. It is a tuberous perennial native to the Himalayas, Indochina, and China. A single stem, tall, bears a deciduous leaf with multiple radial leaflets. The flower is a deep maroon hooded spathe striped green and white. It appears in summer, and is followed by a cluster of brilliant red berries in autumn.

It is cultivated as an ornamental plant for a permanently damp, sunny or partially shaded, sheltered spot, such as a woodland setting. Though hardy to , the tuber may require protection during winter.

It is reported to cause indigestion and skin irritation if handled.

Distribution

It occurs in China, Taiwan, India, Myanmar, Bhutan, Nepal and Thailand.

Subspecies

Two subspecies are accepted.

  • Arisaema consanguineum subsp. consanguineum – western Himalayas to China and Indochina
  • Arisaema consanguineum subsp. kelung-insulare – Taiwan

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