Arisaema Dracontium (Noun)
Meaning
Early spring-flowering plant of eastern North America resembling the related jack-in-the-pulpit but having digitate leaves, slender greenish yellow spathe and elongated spadix.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The green dragon, also known as arisaema dracontium, blooms in early spring and produces an unusual, yet attractive, spathe that can be a nice addition to a woodland garden.
- Arisaema dracontium can grow quite tall and requires some space, but the interesting flowers and unique foliage make it well worth the room.
- When searching for early spring flowers that attract pollinators, arisaema dracontium should be near the top of your list, thanks to its distinctive elongated spadix.
- Some woodland plants like arisaema dracontium prefer the moist soil often found in areas near a body of water.
- Early risers will have a chance to spot the greenish yellow spathe of arisaema dracontium in early spring before it starts to fade as warmer temperatures set in.