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Peltandra virginica

green arrow arum
Habit Herbs to 150 cm.
Leaves

up to 50 cm long, 5–20 cm wide, with lateral veins of 2 different thicknesses.
Inflorescences

spathes uniformly green or green with white or yellow-green margins;

spadices 50% to almost as long as spathes.
Fruits

green to purple-green berries.
2n

=28.

Peltandra virginica
Distribution
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Discussion

Freshwater and low salinity wetlands. Flowering Apr–Sep. 0–50 m. CR. CA, WA; eastern North America. Exotic.

This species is native to eastern North America and was likely introduced to Oregon as an ornamental.
Source Flora of Oregon, volume 1, page 150
Katie Mitchell
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