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In a message dated 7/20/02 2:25:32 AM, nargsbs at EFN.ORG writes:

<< Since height is not always listed in the keys and there is no comprehe=nsive

key that I know about, what would be the likely possibilities of a very l=ate

emerging (after A. candidissimum, palmate-leaved (two leaves), and VERY T=all

arisaema (about 5', almost 2m.). I have lost the tag several years ago, a=nd

it is only now emerging. The flower is not yet open, but when it is, I ca=n

post a pic. Any ideas based on that just that description?

>>

Ernie

I'm not sure what you mean by "palmate". Do all the leaflets radiate from=a
central point (section Sinarisaema)?  If so, it could be consanguineum,
erubescens or formosanum, although it is both later and larger than any I='ve
seen personally. If the leaflets are more pedate, then A. tortuosum is a =good
bet, both from timing and size. I used to have one that was six feet tall=and
appeared in July, although the ones I have now are earlier-appearing. The
sigmoid shape of the spadix should tell you.

I'd be happy to see a photo of the  flower.

Jim