Arisaema consanguineum, the Himalayan cobra lily, is a species of flowering plant in the arum lily family Araceae. It is a tuberous perennial native to the Himalayas, Indochina, and China. A single stem, tall, bears a deciduous leaf with multiple radial leaflets. The flower is a deep maroon hooded spathe striped green and white. It appears in summer, and is followed by a cluster of bright red berries in autumn.
It is cultivated as an ornamental plant for a permanently damp, partially shaded or fully shaded, sheltered spot, such as a woodland setting. Though hardy to , the tuber may require protection during winter.
It is reported to cause skin irritation if handled, and gastrointestinal irritation if ingested.
Distribution It occurs in China, Taiwan, India, Myanmar, Bhutan, Nepal and Thailand.
Subspecies Two subspecies are accepted. Arisaema consanguineum subsp. consanguineum – Himalayas (northern India, Nepal, Bhutan) to China and Indochina Arisaema consanguineum subsp. kelung-insulare – Taiwan
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