AKA Wild Calla-Calla palustris. As the name suggests, these are found in water or very wet conditions, such as the little roadside brook where I spotted this one while searching for woodland wildflowers in Northern Maine a few years back.
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Quirks of the imagination: this brought to mind the old TWA terminal at New York’s Idlewild (now Kennedy) Airport: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wallyg/6293719768
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One wonders if the architect was thinking of this flower during the design phase.
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The flower looks very leaf-like viewed this way.
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With that green it resembles a variegated leaf.
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I like the water arum. The shape of the giant leaves looks like they have been designed to collect water. Great shot, Steve!
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On land they certainly would benefit the roots with their shape and drip point on the end. Thanks, Peter!
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The spathe and the photos I saw of its red berries reminded me of Jack-in-the-Pulpit. It took me a few minutes to realize why ‘arum’ seemed so familiar. The so-called ‘corpse flower’ is Titan arum, and despite the obvious size difference, there are similarities.
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Yes there is a resemblance. One thing missing though is the powerful scent. I have not visited these while in fruit but should to complete the picture. We had a few Jack-in-the-pulpits here in the yard but they did not come back last year or this.
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Very Nice Steve! Really stands out against the dark background!
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Thanks, Reed. When I find these subjects with dark water I always am excited for the possibilities.
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Thanks for posting! I didn’t know this plant existed – it’s quite a beauty, especially in your hands. 😉
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I belong to a native plant group on FB and almost every day there is a plant new to me. There is always something new to discover. Thanks, Lynn!
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A very elegant looking plant! I like the dark background with a hint of the grass.
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