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Jack In The Pulpit🌿
Arisaema japonicum
マムシグサ
A collective term for perennial herbs of the Araceae family (genus Arisaema) whose stems have markings resembling the mamushi pit viper. They bear a spathe and produce red corn-like aggregate fruits in autumn.
Identification Points
- ✓茎にマムシ模様の斑紋
- ✓仏炎苞は紫褐色〜緑
- ✓秋に赤い棒状の集合果
Habitat
本州・四国・九州の山地林床
Season
4〜6月（花）／9〜10月（果実）
3D Specimen Model
Kyushu University, Shikano Lab (CC0)
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Leaf arrangement
Alternate
Ovary position
Superior
Phylogenetic Positionサトイモ科 →
Phylogenetic Position
Angiosperms > Monocots > Alismatales > Araceae
Divergence Era
Late Cretaceous
Sources & References
🤖Claude AI
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