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Jack-in-the-pulpit, indian turnip (Arisaema triphyllum) |
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Jack-in-the-pulpit, indian turnip (Arisaema triphyllum; ARUM FAMILY [Araceae]) 1-3' tall native perennial herb with a single inflorescence typically overtopped by 2 compound leaves of 3 leaflets each. The "pulpit" has a striped green-and-purple canopy arching over the dense cluster of tiny flowers ("Jack"). Found in rich, moist woodland understories. Flowers in late spring. [123]
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