Question: I found this plant in a woodland park located in the Bronx. Can you help me identify it?
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I found this plant in a woodland park located in the Bronx. Can you help me identify it?
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Dear BxForager, I would not be able to confidently identify this plant without reproductive structures; however, it looks very much like Arum italicum (Italian lords-and-ladies) or a related species. These plants are members of the Arum Family (Araceae) and are not native to North America. Best wishes. p.s., if this is a wild plant population, it may represent one of the first occurrences of this species in NY. Feel free to connect with me at ahaines[at]newenglandwild.org to discuss if you would like.
