Arisarum is a tuberous genus of arum-like plants from the Mediterraenean region in the Araceae family. They are winter growing plants.
Arisarum proboscideum, photographed by Kelly Irvin in the first picture below grows well in semi-shade in humus-rich soil. It is native to Italy and Spain where it gets some summer moisture. It blooms in spring. A second photo follows from Susan Hayek for Diana Chapman.
Arisarum vulgare is a common sight in all Mediterranean and makes lovely carpets of leaves. It grows in shade or sun, from sea level to inland and the funny miniature cobra-lily flowers appear continuosly from October to April. Photo by Angelo Porcelli in habitat in Apulia
Artisic rendition entitled, "Gabriel enjoying the shade of Arisarum vulgare v. giganteum ", by Kelly Irvin.
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