Zantedeschia rehmannii
Engl.
Pink arum lily
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Summary
Source: WikipediaZantedeschia rehmannii, the pink arum lily, pink calla, or red calla lily, is a herbaceous ornamental plant in the family Araceae. It (or its cultivar(s)) is a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Description
A large herb. It grows 40 cm tall and 30 cm wide. The leaves are green. The spathe is red to purple. The spadix is yellow.
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Edible Uses
The young leaves are cooked and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves are cooked and eaten. Caution: Leaves usually contain oxalates and these may need to be removed by changing cooking water.
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Known Hazards
Leaves usually contain oxalates and these may need to be removed by changing cooking water.
Distribution
It can tolerate slight frost. It is best in a well composted soil.
Where It Grows
Africa, Eswatini, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Pacific, South Africa*, Southern Africa, Swaziland,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Long, C., 2005, Swaziland's Flora - siSwati names and Uses http://www.sntc.org.sz/flora/
