GREEN 



GREEN ARROW-ARUM 



Peltandra Virginica Peltandra undulata 



Arum Family 



Fruit. — The berries grow in a head similar 

 to the fruits of Indian Turnip and Dragon Root. 

 The Green Arrow-arum berries, however, are 

 green and nearly inclosed in the lower portion 

 of the sheathing spathe. The ujDper part of 

 the spathe breaks off before fruit develops. 

 The one to three large seeds are inclosed in 

 a colorless, jelly-like mass. The fruit-bearing 

 stem is recurved, and the fruit bends to the 

 water. 



Leaves. — The leaves are shaped like long 

 arrow heads. One prominent vein extends from 

 base toward tip and one from base into each 

 basal lobe. 



Floioers. — The tapering spadix is covered 

 with flowers throughout its length. It bears 

 both staminate and pistillate flowers, the latter 



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