Araceae Collection

Arum dioscoridis
Engraving by George Sowerby from original watercolour by Ferdinand Bauer, published in Flora graeca 10 (1840) by James Edward Smith

Amorphophallus bulbifer, voodoo lily
Plate 1109 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, c. 1795-1805. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Large leaf of Giant Elephants Ear (Alocasia odora), in rainforest, Yangminshan, Taiwan

Cuckoo pint or Lords and Ladies (Arum maculatum) in Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, UK. April

Voodoo lily (Amorphophallus bulbifer). Native to Asia

Skunk cabbage (Lysichiton americanus) in visible light. In cultivation, Surrey, England, UK. Native to Canada and USA. Sequence 1/2

Elephant foot yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius) one of largest flowers in the world. Blooming in Papillote Garden, Dominica, West Indies

Elephant yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius) spathe with band of male flowers above and female flowers below. In cultivation

USA, Pennsylvania, Kennett Square. Red anthurium

Water filled ditch with shadow of a tree on water with Fringed waterlily (Nymphoides peltata) Star duckweed (Lemna trisulca) Netherlands. July 2015

Detail of leaf of Cabbage Palmetto (Sabal palmetto) Sanibel Island, Florida, USA

Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) with submerged roots in aquarium

RBG19-01679
Devil's Tongue, Umbrella Arum, Leopard Palm, Snake Palm, Amorphophallus rivieri Date: 15-Apr-19

White Calla lily, Shore Acres State Park, Cape Arago Highway, Coos Bay, Oregon

Anthurium spadix and spathe

Anthurium spathe and spadix

Selloum, Philodendron

Philodendron

Araceae (colour litho)
3630339 Araceae (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Araceae. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

Calla Aethiopica with Butterfly and Caterpillar (w / c and gouache over pencil on vellum)
Ma129986 Calla Aethiopica with Butterfly and Caterpillar (w/c and gouache over pencil on vellum) by Conyers, Matilda (1753-1803); 38.7x24.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery

Two philodendron leaves, X-ray

Arum lilies, X-ray
Arum lilies (Araceae), X-ray

Flamingo flower (Anthurium midori), X-ray

Anthurium leaf

Anthurium foliage

Thailand giant elephant ear, is considered invasive in certain states in the United States

Elephant yam flower (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius) spadix surrounded by spathe. Cultivated in glasshouse

Elephant yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius) in UV light, lower band with female flowers, male flowers above

Voodoo lily (Amorphophallus bulbifer), female flowers fluroescing in UV light, male flowers above. Native to Yunnan, China

Close-up of Epipremnum aureum leaf, Florida, USA

Cretan arum (Arum creticum) flowers, Katharo, Crete, Greece, April 2009

Wild arum / Cuckoo Pint (Arum maculatum) backlit in late eveing sunlight, Collard Hill, Somerset, England, UK. April

Close Up Of A Green Leaf With Holes In It; Hawaii, United States Of America

Taro Fields; Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii, United States Of America

Red Anthurium Flower; Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, United States Of America

Overlooking Taro Leaves Onto Samoas Southeast Coast; Upolu Island, Samoa

Colocasia esculenta, taro
Plate 4 from a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Taro Plantation - Samoa - Pacific Ocean. Taro is a root vegetable native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. Taro features in traditional desserts such as Samoan " fa ausi"

Dieffenbachia seguine, dumb-cane
Watercolour no.13 by Ralph Stennett, 1807. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Anthurium, USA

Anthurium, USA

Calla Araceae chromolithograph 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

Zantedeschia sp. Arum Lily plant

Arum (Arum), green seed heads

Cloud forest vegetation with leaf of the flamingo flower -Anthurium ochranthum-, San Gerardo de Dota, Province of San Jose, Costa Rica, Central America

Anthurium -Anthurium-, Mainau, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Red Flamingo Flower -Anthurium paradiso-

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Araceae: From Voodoo Lilies to Giant Elephant Ears" Delve into the enchanting realm of Araceae, a diverse family of plants that captivate with their unique characteristics and stunning beauty. Among them is the mesmerizing Arum dioscoridis, known for its striking purple spathes that conceal delicate flowers within. Venturing further, we encounter the Amorphophallus bulbifer, commonly referred to as the voodoo lily. Its peculiar appearance and pungent odor make it a true spectacle in any garden or rainforest setting. Speaking of rainforests, behold the grandeur of Alocasia odora's large leaves found in Yangminshan. These colossal foliage create an awe-inspiring sight amidst lush greenery and cascading waterfalls. Closer to home in Gloucestershire, UK lies another member of this remarkable family - Arum maculatum or Cuckoo pint. Its elegant white spadix nestled within a vibrant green spathe adds elegance to Lower Woods' natural landscape. Traveling eastward towards Asia, we discover yet another fascinating species - Amorphophallus bulbifer (Voodoo Lily). Native to this region, it showcases intricate patterns on its petals while exuding an alluring fragrance. Diving beneath aquatic surfaces reveals Pistia stratiotes or Water Lettuce with its submerged roots gracefully floating in aquariums. This aquatic wonder brings tranquility and charm wherever it resides. Prepare yourself for astonishment as you encounter one of nature's giants - Amorphophallus paeoniifolius or Elephant Foot Yam. Boasting some of the largest flowers worldwide, these magnificent blooms leave us awestruck by their sheer size and beauty. Observing closely at their spathe adorned with male flowers above unveils an extraordinary display presented by Elephant Yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius).