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Solomon's lily

Scientific Name: Arum palestinum

Family: Araceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Solomon's Lily (Arum palaestinum)

Arum palaestinum, commonly known as Solomon's Lily, is a flowering herbaceous perennial belonging to the Araceae family. Other common names include Black Calla, Wild Calla, Wild Arum, Priest's Hood, and Kardi.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is noted as being toxic to dogs.
  • The plant contains Calcium Oxalate Crystals, and possibly Proteinase depending upon species, which are considered toxins.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Arum palaestinum Boiss.
  • Family: Araceae
  • Group: Monocot
  • Symbol: ARPA39

Habitat and Distribution

  • The plant is cultivated in the Middle East.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Solomon's Lily attracts vinegar flies as pollinators.
  • The plant emits odor molecules that resemble those produced during alcoholic fermentation of rotting fruit initiated by yeast, which attracts the vinegar flies.

Quirky Facts

  • The Solomon's Lily employs deceptive pollination, luring insects without offering a reward. It imitates a yeasty odor to attract vinegar flies.