Arisarum proboscideum
Mousetail Plant, Mousetailplant
Also known as: Arisarum proboscoideum (L.) Savi +2 more
- Arisarum proboscoideum (L.) Savi
- Arum proboscideum L.
- Homaida proboscidea (L.) Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Araceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Originating in Europe, Arisarum proboscideum (commonly known as Mousetail Plant) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Araceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Italy, Spain
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Great Britain, Ireland