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Solomon’s lily

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Also known as: Arum palaestinum

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arum plants

In arum: Major species
Another important species is Solomon’s lily (A. palaestinum), native to the Middle East and naturalized elsewhere. The leaves are carefully prepared and eaten with lemon in some areas, and the plant has a long history of use in traditional medicine. The inside of the spathe and the spadix are…
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