Arisaema triphyllum

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Arisaema triphyllum is a herbaceous perennial in the arum family Araceae that grows from a corm. It contains oxalic acid which is toxic if eaten raw. A preparation of the root was reportedly used by Native Americans as a treatment for sore eyes. Aka jack-in-the-pulpit, bog onion, brown dragon, Indian turnip.

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