Dracunculus vulgaris is a species of aroid flowering plant in the genus Dracunculus and the arum family Araceae. Common names include the common dracunculus, dragon lily, dragon arum, black arum and vampire lily. In Greece, part of its native range, the plant is called drakondia, the long spadix being viewed as a small dragon hiding in the spathe. The dragon lily or dragon arum ( Dracunculus vulgaris) is a very unusual plant with stunning looks—and a surprisingly less-than-fragrant scent while blooming. This incredible plant rewards the brave gardener with unique flowers unlike any other lily variety out there. These large plants can grow up to 6 feet tall and boast elongated, broad leaves.
Photo of the entire plant of Dragon Arum (Dracunculus vulgaris) posted by BethLancasterWh
Description Dragon arum is an tuberous, herbaceous perennial native to the rocky hills and slopes of the Mediterranean in the Araceae (arum) family. It is found in Greece, Crete, the A egean Islands and Turkey. The genus name means small dragon referring to the shape of the leaves resembling dragon feet. The species name means common. Dragon arum lily ( Dracunculus vulgaris) is also called voodoo lily, snake lily, stink lily, and many more colorful monikers. With the spadix nestled in the center, it's no wonder the plants are called amorphallus. The plant is a deciduous tuber which produces large-fingered aroid leaves of glossy light green. Dracunculus vulgaris, commonly called dragon arum, is a tuberous herbaceous perennial that is native to rocky areas and hillsides in the central to eastern Mediterranean areas from Greece to the Balkans to Turkey. Height: 18 to 36 inches (45 to 90 cm). Native: Mediterranean. The Atlantic Islands of the Canaries and Madeira. Family: Araceae. Growing Region: Zones 7 to 10. Flowers: Early summer. Flower Details: Red, Purple. Dracunculus have a distinctive Spadix and Spathe. Pungent fragrance. Foliage: Herbaceous. Green.
Drachenwurz / Eidechsenwurz Arum Dracunculus Vulgaris 3 Zwiebeln
DracunculusDragon Arum ( Dracunculus vulgaris) Other: Berries orange-red when ripe. Other: Highly variable. Spathe purple to white, white with purple markings or light yellow. Spadix dark purple shades to blackish to yellow. Other: Seasonal. Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. The Dragon Lily - Dracunculus Vulgaris [drak-UN-ko-lus, vul-GAIR-iss] is a member of the Araceae family (Aroid - Dieffenbachia, Syngonium) native to the hillsides and rocky areas of the Balkan region, extending as far as Crete, Greece, Aegean Islands, southwest Anatolia, and the Mediterranean. Dracunculus vulgaris dragon arum A handsomely purple-spotted stem with several leaves 30cm wide or more, the narrow lobes sometimes splashed with silver; the flower consists of a hood-like deep purple spathe to 60cm long, with a blackish-purple spadix Other common names brook leek dragon see more dragon's female Synonyms Arum dracunculus Dracunculus vulgaris is a species of aroid in the genus Dracunculus and is known variously as the common dracunculus, dragon arum, the black arum, the voodoo lily, the snake lily, the stink lily, the black dragon, the black lily, dragonwort, and ragons.
Dragon arum (Dracunculus vulgaris)
This is one of the most named plants around: Dracunculus vulgaris (also known as Arum dracunculus) is also known as the Dragon Arum, the Vampire lily, Voodoo Lily, Vampire lily, Ragons, the Snake Lily, the Black Arum, the Black Dragon, Dragonwort, and Stink Lily. Plant Profile: Dragon Arum (Dracunculus vulgaris) Dragon arum goes by numerous name such as snake lily, voodoo lily, stink lily and black dragon. It is a tuberous herbaceous perennial, a member of the arum family (Araceae), and endemic to the Balkans including Greece, Crete and Turkey where it grows on hillsides and rocky areas.
Dragon Arum, also known as Dracunculus vulgaris, is a unique and fascinating perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. One of the most striking features of this plant is its large, dark purple-black spathe, which can reach up to two feet in length. The spathe surrounds a tall, phallic-shaped spadix that can reach up to three feet in. Dracunculus vulgaris is a species of aroid in the genus Dracunculus. In Greece, part of its native range, the plant is called drakondia, the long spadix being viewed as a small dragon hiding in the spathe.
PlantFiles Pictures Dragon Flower, Dragon Arum, Voodoo Lily (Dracunculus vulgaris), 1 by wallaby1
Dragon Arum (Dracuunculus vulgaris), also known as the black Dragon Arum and other names. Primarily found in Greece, they are older than humans and the Dragon arum has a central main stem with dark purple flowers that smell rotten. Dracunculus vulgaris - Common Dragon Arum. Phylum: Magnoliophyta - Class: Liliopsida - Order: Alismatales - Family: Araceae. This robust member of the Arum family (Araceae) can grow to over a metre in height. The flower is foul-smelling but spectacular in appearance with its velvety black spathe and shiny deep-maroon spadix. The berries are.
