Arisaema triphyllum

Characteristics
Monocots
Araceae
Arisaema
Arisaema triphyllum (L.) Schott
Jack In The Pulpit
forb
5
**
Native AGCP (FACW), EMP (FACW) (NWPL) TN[SNR] KY[S5] (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
Anther Type
Basifixed
Armaments
No
Base Flower Color
Green
Carpel Number/Pistil
1
Duration
Perennial
Fruit Dehiscence
No
Fruit Type
Berry
Fruit Wet/Dry
Wet
General Ecology
Terrestrial
Growth Habit
forb
Inflorescence Position
terminal
Leaf Arrangement
solitary
Leaf Complexity
simple; compound
Leaf Dissection
0
Leaf Duration
deciduous
Leaf Fragrance
No
Leaf Petiole Type
petiolate
Leaf Type
broadleaf
Leaf Venation
pinnate; palmate
Leaflet Margins
entire
Leaflet Number
3
Moisture Requirements
Mesic
Natural Area Presence
PCSF; FCFSP; ObedWSR; NCCGSNA; BISO; PK; LULA; LRC; LGS; NRG; DRU; GILES; UCR; BEH; BFM; GM; GRSM; SGSNA; WOLF; RCSP; LCW; TRG; SM; LC; FG; WOCG-BISO
Overall Flower Symmetry
Actinomorphic
Parent Rock
Calcareous; Limestone
Perianth Present
Yes
Petal Number
x
Pistil Number
1
Placentation Type
Parietal
Soil Composition
Mineral; Organic
Soil pH
Alkaline
Stamen Number
3; 4; 5
Unconsolidated Rock
Yes
Unconsolidated Size Class
Sand; Silt
Woody Herbaceous
Herbaceous
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Classification
Arales
Arisaema
Arisaema triphyllum (L.) Schott - Jack In The Pulpit
Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Ecoregions
  • Southeastern Plains
    • Blackland Prarie
  • Blue Ridge Mountains
  • Ridge and Valley
  • Cumberland Plateau
  • Cumberland Mountains
  • Allegheny Plateau
  • Interior Plateau
    • Bluegrass Region
    • Nashville Basin
    • Pennyroyal Karst Plain
    • Western Highland Rim
    • Eastern Highland Rim
  • Interior River Valleys and Hills
    • Shawnee / Caseyville Hills
  • Mississippi Alluvial Plain
  • Mississippi Valley Loess Plains
Synonyms
Specimens and Distribution

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Range of years during which specimens were collected:

Plant Photos
Arisaema triphyllum - 3
Arisaema triphyllum - Ashley B. Morris View Full Size
Arisaema triphyllum - 3
Arisaema triphyllum - Ashley B. Morris View Full Size
Arisaema triphyllum - 3
Arisaema triphyllum - Ashley B. Morris View Full Size
Arisaema triphyllum - 13
Arisaema triphyllum - Dwayne Estes View Full Size
Arisaema triphyllum - 13
Arisaema triphyllum - Dwayne Estes View Full Size
Arisaema triphyllum - 13
Arisaema triphyllum - Dwayne Estes View Full Size
Arisaema triphyllum - 13
Arisaema triphyllum - Dwayne Estes View Full Size
Arisaema triphyllum - 2
Arisaema triphyllum - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Arisaema triphyllum - 2
Arisaema triphyllum - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Arisaema triphyllum - 2
Arisaema triphyllum - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Arisaema triphyllum - 20
Arisaema triphyllum - Milo Pyne View Full Size
Arisaema triphyllum - 20
Arisaema triphyllum - Milo Pyne View Full Size
Arisaema triphyllum - 20
Arisaema triphyllum - Milo Pyne View Full Size
Arisaema triphyllum - 20
Arisaema triphyllum - Milo Pyne View Full Size
Arisaema triphyllum - 21
Arisaema triphyllum - Tara Littlefield View Full Size
Arisaema triphyllum - 2
Arisaema triphyllum - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Arisaema triphyllum - 2
Arisaema triphyllum - Joey Shaw View Full Size
Arisaema triphyllum - 2
Arisaema triphyllum - Joey Shaw View Full Size