Arrow Arum "Tuckahoe" (Peltandra virginica)
In the Arum family (Aracea)
Arrow Arum is a hardy native perennial found growing in the standing water of marshes, swamps and boggy wetlands. Prefers part shade to part sun. Grows to the height of tow feet, blooming between May-June. Monoecious, a single plant contains both male and female flowers. Flosers are green. The female flowers produce tiny seeds eaten by water fowl.
Its rhizome was a food source for the Native Americans called Tuckahoe. It is extremely toxic and must be prepared specifically by the heat of a long decoction. Contains microscopic needle shaped Chrystals of calcium oxalte known as raphides. Long slow cooking (9-12 hours) or drying (and cooking several more hours) with careful preparation it can be consumed in soups and flat breads as a starch. Not recommended for taste testing as raw plant will offer a severe burning, carful when handling.
Zones 5-9
Size: Quart
In the Arum family (Aracea)
Arrow Arum is a hardy native perennial found growing in the standing water of marshes, swamps and boggy wetlands. Prefers part shade to part sun. Grows to the height of tow feet, blooming between May-June. Monoecious, a single plant contains both male and female flowers. Flosers are green. The female flowers produce tiny seeds eaten by water fowl.
Its rhizome was a food source for the Native Americans called Tuckahoe. It is extremely toxic and must be prepared specifically by the heat of a long decoction. Contains microscopic needle shaped Chrystals of calcium oxalte known as raphides. Long slow cooking (9-12 hours) or drying (and cooking several more hours) with careful preparation it can be consumed in soups and flat breads as a starch. Not recommended for taste testing as raw plant will offer a severe burning, carful when handling.
Zones 5-9
Size: Quart
In the Arum family (Aracea)
Arrow Arum is a hardy native perennial found growing in the standing water of marshes, swamps and boggy wetlands. Prefers part shade to part sun. Grows to the height of tow feet, blooming between May-June. Monoecious, a single plant contains both male and female flowers. Flosers are green. The female flowers produce tiny seeds eaten by water fowl.
Its rhizome was a food source for the Native Americans called Tuckahoe. It is extremely toxic and must be prepared specifically by the heat of a long decoction. Contains microscopic needle shaped Chrystals of calcium oxalte known as raphides. Long slow cooking (9-12 hours) or drying (and cooking several more hours) with careful preparation it can be consumed in soups and flat breads as a starch. Not recommended for taste testing as raw plant will offer a severe burning, carful when handling.
Zones 5-9
Size: Quart