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Fuji Cobra Lily
Arisaema serratum
Arisaema serratum or Fuji cobra lily is a species of flowering plant in the arum family (Araceae). It is native to Japan, where it is found from the Kansai region north to the island of Hokkaido. Its natural habitat is damp forests.
Arisaema serratum is a perennial. It produces two leaves, with 7-13 leaflets each. The color of the flowering bract is variable, being either purple or green. It blooms from May to June.
From the article Arisaema serratum on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), quoted section by section
Toxicity
All parts of A. serratum contain needle-like calcium oxalate crystals, saponins, and coniine. Toxicity is especially concentrated in the underground bulb; touching the juice causes inflammation. Ingestion results in intense pain from the mouth to the throat, making it impossible to swallow. Symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, and respiratory paralysis; severe cases can be fatal.
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 425474.