Family:

Araceae

Habitat:

Ruderal meadow

Growth habit:

herbaceous

Plant size:

10 - 40 cm

Flower colour:

white, brown striped, top with purple-black-brown entrance

Flowering time

Spring and autumn

Leaf characteristics:

basal, long-stalked, sap-green, short-lived, with a 5 - 10 cm long, stubby arrow-shaped blade

Flower characteristics:

Inflorescences surrounded by a tubular 3 - 5 cm long bract, hooded spatha tube at the upper end

Fruits:

gred berries, at the base of the inflorescence

Special features:

The spicy odour attracts flies, which act as pollinators.