Green Dragon -- Arisaema dracontium



Family Araceae (Arum family)
This wildflower is often found alongside Jack-In-The-Pulpit, but is much less common. This species is hard to miss, producing a single compound leaf 1-3 feet in height with 6-12 lobes and a hooded flower beside it. This species is found from May to June and produces a fruit similar to that of the Jack-In-The-Pulpit.


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