Arum italicum P. Miller

Locations ofArum italicum P. Miller in Virginia

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Family
Araceae
Botanical Name
Arum italicum P. Miller
Common Name
Italian Arum, Orange Candleflower
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Not in Flora of Virginia
Comments
Reported as new to Virginia in Castanea 75(1):134 (2010). Apparently well established with 12 patches in rich, deciduous woods along Potomac Heritage Trail (Fairfax County). However, older collections (1986, 1987, Henrico Co.) by Robert Wright have recently come to our attention. Also documented in Arlington and Montgomery counties.
Habitat
Open, rich, deciduous forest of yellow poplar and beech along the Potomac River; mesic mixed hardwoods, Rock Spring Park, Arlington. Also in disturbed forests and low ground along railroad along the James River in Richmond. A much cultivated ornamental that has been documented as an escape with increasing frequency in recent years.
Native Status
Introduced

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