Dragon arum (Dracunculus vulgaris)
Dragon arum, also known as Voodoo lily, Snake lily
Dragon arum (Dracunculus vulgaris), a native plant of the Balkans, goes by various names such as voodoo lily, black arum, stink lily, snake lily, black dragon, black lily, and dragonwort. This aroid species thrives in full sunlight.
Key Facts About Dragon arum
Attributes of Dragon arum
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
61 cm to 91 cm
Spread
1 m
Leaf Color
Green Silver
Flower Size
30 cm
Flower Color
Purple Red Black
Scientific Classification of Dragon arum
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Alismatales
Family
Arum
Genus
Dracunculus
Species
Dragon arum
Toxicity
Ingestion, Skin contact