Arisaema muratae Eryngium starting in late spring

starting in late spring

baking sun for 6+ hours

just before the new pitchers emerge

This unique introduction adds more mystique to the world of variegation

Arisaema muratae Eryngium starting in late springArisaema muratae is a rare, little known species from woodland streamsides in western Yunnan at 6,000' elevation that was published as a new species in 2007 and named after Japanese arisaema taxonomist Jin Murata. The thick green stems of Arisaema muratae emerge in early May from enormous fist shaped tubers. Like spokes on a wheel, each of the 7 13 deeply veined leaflets is held atop a 30" tall stalk. The flower emerges as the plant unfurls a yellow