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Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Arisaema triphyllum		  
Family Arum (Araceae)
Bloom Spring
Habitat Moist deciduous woods
Status Native
Cycle Perennial
Height 1-3'
Flower The flower is an erect club 2-3" long which sits inside of a green or purple, sometimes striped hood.  It sits on top of a single stalk.  The base of the green club is lined with tiny separate male or female flowers protected by a green hood.
Leaf There are typically 1-3 leaves divided into 3 leaflets.  They are a dull green with deep veins.
Notes The fruit is a cluster of shiny green berries that turn red in the autumn.  Fruit is poisonous.

 

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