Arisaema triphyllum

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Related to Arisaema triphyllum: Arisaema dracontium, Asplenium platyneuron

Arisaema triphyllum

Herbal medicine
A herb, the root of which is acrid, antiseptic, diaphoretic, expectorant, irritant and a stimulant. The root has been applied as a poultice for scrofulous sores, rheumatism, boils, abscesses and ringworm; a decoction of the root was once used as a wash for sore eyes, and as a contraceptive by the Native Americans. Powdered root in cold water is said to prevent headaches.

Toxicity
Due to the high content of oxalic acid and asparagine, Arisaema triphyllum causes burning in mouth and throat; swelling of mouth, tongue, eyes, ears, nose and throat; and gastrointestinal complaints, such nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Due to the potentially toxic nature of this plant, it should only be used internally under the supervision of a qualified practitioner.

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Experiments on the morphology of Arisaema triphyllum. Bot.

Are trioecy and sexual liability in Atriplex canascens genetically based?: Evidence from clonal studies

However, Actea pachypoda increased in frequency from two to four plots and its RTV doubled from 0.3 to 0.6, and Arisaema triphyllum was found in 17 plots in 1997 and 20 in 2007 while its RTV increased from 2.3 to 3.1 between sample years.

Changes in plant species composition and structure in two peri-urban nature preserves over 10 years

However, most mesic-site species, such as Actaea pachypoda, Adiantum pedatum and Arisaema triphyllum had no significant correlations with opening age.

Composition and diversity of ground-layer vegetation in silvicultural openings of Southern Indiana forests

Arisaema triphyllum (L.) Schott; Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Indian Turnip; Woods, especially the dry woods; Common; C = 4; BSUH 13691.

The vascular flora and vegetational communities of the wetland complex on the IMI property in Henry County, near Luray, Indiana

Arisaema triphyllum (L.) Schott; Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Indian Turnip; Between Salisbury Road and Lick Creek; Infrequent; C = 4; BSUH 13240.

The vascular flora and vegetational communities of Lick Creek Summit Nature Preserve in Wayne County, Indiana

saccharinum +, +, + +, 0, 4 Albizzia julibrissin(*) 0, 0, 0 0, +, 0 Alliaria officinalis(*) 5, 5, 3 1, 2, 0 Allium vineale(*) 0, +, 0 0, 0, 0 Arisaema triphyllum 0, 0, 0 0, +, 0 Asimina triloba 1, 2, + 3, 2, + Boehemeria cylindrica 0, +, 0 +, 1, 1 Calystegia sepium 0, 0, 0 0, 0, + Celtis occidentalis +, +, 0 +, +, 0 Dioscorea villosa 0, 0, 0 0, +, 0 Duchesnea indica(*) 0, 0, + 0, 0, 0 Ellisea nyctelea 1, +, 0 0, 0, 0 Fraxinus pennsylvanica 0, 0, 0 0, 0, + Galium aparine 1, 1, + 0, 0, 0 Geum canadense 0, 0, 0 0, +, 0 Glecoma hederacea(*) 5, 4, 5 0, +, 0 Hedera helix(*) 0, 0, 0 1, 1, 0 Hydrophyllum canadense 1, 3, 3 +, 0, 0 H.

Effects of disturbance on herbaceous exotic plant species on the floodplain of the Potomac River

Common spring and early summer flowering forbs include Allium burdickii, Arisaema triphyllum, Asarum canadense, Cardamine concatenata, C.

The vascular flora and vegetational communities of Hayes Arboretum in Wayne County, Indiana

These include Arisaema dracontium, Arisaema triphyllum (Jack-in-the-pulpit), Blephilia hirsuta (hairy wood mint), Desmodium glutinosum (pointed-leaf tick trefoil), Phytolacca americana (the abundant pokeweed), Podophyllum peltatum (mayapple), and Stachys tenuifolia (smooth hedge-nettle).

An inventory of the herbaceous plants of the twin swamps nature preserve, Posey County, Indiana

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