Dracunculus vulgaris
The story
In Greece, the Dragon Lily is known as drakondia, which translates to 'little dragon.' The long spadix of the flower is thought to resemble a dragon hiding within the spathe, capturing the imagination of those who encounter it. This connection to mythology adds a layer of enchantment to the plant, making it a symbol of mystery and wonder in the regions where it grows.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
- Family
- Araceae
About
Dracunculus vulgaris is a species of aroid flowering plant in the genus Dracunculus and the arum family Araceae. Common names include the common dracunculus, dragon lily, dragon arum, black arum and vampire lily. In Greece, part of its native range, the plant is called drakondia, the long spadix being viewed as a small dragon hiding in the spathe.
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Dracunculus vulgaris
- Slug
- dracunculus-vulgaris
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Araceae
- Genus
- Dracunculus
- Species
- vulgaris
- Wikidata QID
- Q934650
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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