Arisaema dracontium (Native)

Common Name
Green dragon
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
6.0
Width (ft)
1.0 - 1.5
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9

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Habitat

Floodplain forests and bottomland meadows; more rarely in upland forests on basic soils. Frequent in the Virginia Piedmont, infrequent in the Coastal Plain and mountains

Wildlife value

Birds and mammals eat the berries

Poisonous to Humans:
Poison Severity:
Low
Poison Symptoms:

Irritation and swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat if it is eaten raw. Handling the fruit pulp or leaf sap may cause mild dermatitis

Causes Contact Dermatitis:
Yes
Poison Part:
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Roots, Sap Juice, Seeds, Stems
Also a Problem For:
Dogs and Horses
Flower Color
Cream/White
Green
Flower Prominence
Reduced
Bloom Time
Spring
Bloom Month
May
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes