Basic Information Common Name: Black Magic Colocasia Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta ‘Black Magic’ Native Habitat: Southeast Asia History / Discovery / Cultivator Colocasia esculenta, commonly known as taro, has a rich history dating back thousands of years. Originating in Southeast Asia, likely India and surrounding areas, taro ha
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Taro
Basic Information Common Name: Taro Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta Native Habitat: Southeast Asia History / Discovery / Cultivator Taro, scientifically known as Colocasia esculenta, boasts a rich and extensive history deeply intertwined with human civilization. Its origins trace back to Southeast Asia, specifically the region encompassing par
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Candidum Caladium
Basic Information Common Name: Candidum Caladium Scientific Name: Caladium ‘Candidum’ Native Habitat: Tropical forests of South America History / Discovery / Cultivator Caladiums, with their vibrant and intricately patterned leaves, have captivated plant enthusiasts for centuries. The ‘Candidum’ cultivar is a particularly st
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Fancy Leaf Caladium
Basic Information Common Name: Fancy Leaf Caladium Scientific Name: Caladium ‘Florida Cardinal’ Native Habitat: Tropical rainforests of South America and Central America. History / Discovery / Cultivator The Caladium, with its vibrantly colored and patterned leaves, has captivated plant enthusiasts for centuries. While the genus Caladiu
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White Queen Caladium
Basic Information Common Name: White Queen Caladium Scientific Name: Caladium ‘White Queen’ Native Habitat: South America History / Discovery / Cultivator The White Queen Caladium is a captivating cultivar celebrated for its striking foliage. Caladiums, as a genus, originate from the tropical regions of South America, primarily Brazil a
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Angel Wings
Basic Information Common Name: Angel Wings Scientific Name: Caladium bicolor Native Habitat: South America History / Discovery / Cultivator Caladium bicolor, commonly known as Angel Wings, boasts a rich history intertwined with indigenous cultures and European exploration. Originating from the tropical rainforests of South America, primarily Brazil
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Caladium
Basic Information Common Name: Caladium Scientific Name: Caladium Native Habitat: Tropical Americas History / Discovery / Cultivator The history of Caladium is intertwined with the tropical regions of the Americas, where these vibrant plants have thrived for centuries. Though indigenous populations undoubtedly knew and likely utilized these plants
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Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Basic Information Common Name: Jack-in-the-Pulpit Scientific Name: Arisaema triphyllum Native Habitat: Eastern North America History / Discovery / Cultivator Arisaema triphyllum, commonly known as Jack-in-the-Pulpit, has a long and fascinating history deeply intertwined with the indigenous peoples of North America. The plant’s unique structure, res
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Cobra Lily
Basic Information Common Name: Cobra Lily Scientific Name: Arisaema speciosum Native Habitat: Eastern Himalayas History / Discovery / Cultivator Arisaema speciosum, commonly known as the Cobra Lily, is a captivating species within the Arisaema genus, known for its distinctive and intriguing floral structure. Its discovery and subsequent introductio
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Arisaema
Basic Information Common Name: Arisaema Scientific Name: Arisaema Native Habitat: Primarily found in Asia (China, Japan, Himalayas) and eastern North America. History / Discovery / Cultivator Arisaema, commonly known as cobra lilies or jack-in-the-pulpits, has a history deeply intertwined with the flora of Asia and North America. The genus Arisaema