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| Identification |
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Genus
Arisaema
Species
triphyllum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
dragonroot
Jack in the pulpit
Indian turnip
Family
ARACEAE
Specimen number
S11874
Data source
HtZn p79;MedPl p169;Xeri p287
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' - 3'
Overall spread
1'
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist to wet
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 05-06
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-03
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Arisaema triphyllum can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. Dragonroot (also known as Jack-in-the-pulpit and Indian turnip) needs summer days with high heat. It does well in moist to wet soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
expectorant
Medicinal parts
Rhizome
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
The fresh rhizome is very toxic
Medicinal notes
Arisaema triphyllum has been traditionally used as an expectorant. Herbal remedies are only prepared from the rhizome. The fresh rhizome is very toxic.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Tuber
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Arisaema triphyllum is typically propagated with the plant's tubers.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Arisaema triphyllum is a perennial. Flowers: Dragonroot (locally known in some parts as Jack-in-the-pulpit and Indian turnip) has a flower with a fleshy spadix that is covered by an outer spathe-like hood. The blossoms are most often a white color.
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