Five-leafed Jack-in-the-pulpit, Indian turnip
Arisaema quinatum
Family: Araceae
What it is like
A taro family plant. It grows 25-50 cm high. The leaf is made up of 5 leaflets. The flowers grow on a long, thick spike. This has a fleshy bract around it. The flap curves over the top. The many tiny flowers are off-white in colour.
There are about 150-170 Arisaema species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Root, corm