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Caladium bicolor (v)

angels' wings

Other common names
cocoa root
Synonyms
Caladium poecile
Caladium picturatum
see moreCaladium × hortulanum
Caladium marmoratum
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Botanical details
Family
Araceae
Native to the UK
No
Potentially harmful
Genus

Caladium

Genus description

Caladium are tuberous flowering plants, often grown as houseplants and known for their large, arrowhead shaped leaves. They are commonly known as 'elephant ears'

Name status

Correct

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