Pink arum lily
Zantedeschia rehmannii

Family: Araceae

What it is like

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.

Where it is found

It can tolerate slight frost. It is best in a well composted soil.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Eswatini, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Pacific, South Africa (country/location of origin), Southern Africa, Swaziland

How it is used for food

The young leaves are cooked and eaten. Caution: Leaves usually contain oxalates and these may need to be removed by changing cooking water.

Edible parts

Leaves, caution

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Richardia rehmannii (Engl.) N. E. Br. ex Krelage; Richardia rehmannii (Engl.) N. E. Br. ex W. Harrow; Zantedschia stehmannii Sprenger;