Jack-in-the-pulpit

Arisaema triphyllum (Jack-in-the-pulpit) is a distinctively shaped plant native to the eastern half of the United States.

A. triphyllum grows well in wet, shady areas. It blooms in the spring and grows one to two feet tall. Plants initially produce only male flowers but as they mature they become hermaphroditic. Once mature A. triphyllum will produce a cluster of bright red berries in summer. A. triphyllum roots contain calcium oxalate crystals which are poisonous.