Peninsulare Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Arisaema peninsulare)

Family: Araceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Arisaema peninsulare is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 6in). The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Flies. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - cooked. Some caution is advised - see the notes above on toxicity. — Young leaves - cooked.; Some caution is advised - see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)