Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Arum Lily
MainColor	White
PlantType	Herb
Growth Type	Cultivated
Season	May
ImageUrl	Zantedeschia-001
Photographer	DP
Location
Human Toxicity	Highly_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

A striking perennial with large, glossy green leaves and elegant white funnel-shaped spathes surrounding a yellow spadix. Popular as an ornamental in gardens and floral arrangements.

Distribution

Native to southern Africa; widely cultivated in the UK as a garden and container plant. Sometimes naturalised in damp areas.

Medicinal/Other Uses

Occasionally used in traditional medicine for inflammation, though not common in Europe.

Edibility

Not edible – all parts contain calcium oxalate crystals.

Human Toxicity

Toxic if ingested; can cause oral irritation, drooling, and difficulty swallowing. Handling sap may irritate skin.

Pet Toxicity

Toxic – dangerous to cats and dogs if chewed or ingested.

Active Compounds

Calcium oxalate raphides, saponins.