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Arum: Timeless Tubers with Mesmerizing Blooms

Arum is a genus of about 27 tuberous perennial flowering plants in the Araceae family, native to Europe, northern Africa, and western and central Asia, with its greatest diversity in the Mediterranean region. Known for their arrow-shaped leaves and distinctive spathe-and-spadix inflorescences that employ odor production and insect trapping for pollination, these woodland perennials combine garden-worthy charm with fascinating evolutionary adaptations.

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ARUM SPECIES

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Arum apulum Discover Arum apulum, a rare Mediterranean aroid from Italy, known for its striking inflorescence and unique foliage.

Arum besserianum Discover Arum besserianum—a rare Mediterranean aroid prized for its unique foliage and striking inflorescence, ideal for specialized gardens.

Arum concinnatum Discover Arum concinnatum, a unique Mediterranean aroid with elegant foliage and a striking inflorescence ideal for plant enthusiasts.

Species List

Arum creticum
Arum cylindraceum
Arum cyrenaicum
Arum dioscoridis
Arum euxinume

Arum gratum
Arum hainesii
Arum hygrophilum
Arum idaeum
Arum italicum

Arum jacquemontii
Arum korolkowii
Arum lucanum
Arum maculatum
Arum megobrebi

Arum meryemianum
Arum nigrum
Arum orientale
Arum palaestinum
Arum pictum

Arum purpureospathum
Arum rupicola
Arum sintenisii
Arum taiwanianum
Arum × sooi

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