: Large, glossy, and arrow-shaped (3–11 inches long). They often feature distinctive dark purplish-black spots —the basis of its scientific name maculatum —though these spots are not always present.
: Ethnobotanical records from places like Bulgaria and Turkey mention its use for treating hemorrhoids and purulent infections, though WebMD warns there is no scientific evidence to support these uses and the plant is likely unsafe. arum maculatum
: All parts of the plant are highly poisonous . Contact with skin can cause irritation, while ingestion leads to severe mouth swelling, difficulty breathing, and stomach pain. : Large, glossy, and arrow-shaped (3–11 inches long)
: Following the flower, the plant produces a spike of berries that transition from green to a striking bright orange-red by late summer. arum maculatum