Strange Indiana Plant

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  1. DarynL

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    I came across this plant yesterday in southern Indiana in a heavily wooded area with lots of undergrowth. I am baffled as to what it is or if it's dangerous. Any help in identifying it would be greatly appreciated. It was about one meter tall.
     

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    Douglas Justice Well-Known Member UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout Maple Society 10 Years

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    Arisaema triphyllum (jack-in-the-pulpit).
     
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    Based on the foliage and the height, it might be instead Arisaema dracontium, the Green dragon.
     
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    Indeed. I had no idea there was another American Arisaema species. Now I do. Thank you.
     
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