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Arum creticum

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Family: Araceae · Genus: Arum

Arum creticum

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Arum creticum, the Cretan arum, is a species in of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to the Greek island of Crete (Kriti), the Eastern Aegean Islands, and southwestern Turkey. This semi-evergreen clump-forming tuberous perennial has large arrow-shaped leaves. Erect folded-back spathes of fragrant yellow or cream appear in spring, with longer narrow spadices of a darker yellow. The flowers are followed in autumn by clusters of red or orange fruit. The plant reaches 50 cm (20 in) tall and broad.

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