Arum Maculatum Direct

: While poisonous to humans and livestock, birds like blackbirds and thrushes readily eat the berries to disperse seeds. Safety and Toxicity

: Large, glossy, and arrow-shaped (3–11 inches long). They often feature distinctive dark purplish-black spots —the basis of its scientific name maculatum —though these spots are not always present. arum maculatum

: Ethnobotanical records from places like Bulgaria and Turkey mention its use for treating hemorrhoids and purulent infections, though WebMD warns there is no scientific evidence to support these uses and the plant is likely unsafe. : While poisonous to humans and livestock, birds

: Following the flower, the plant produces a spike of berries that transition from green to a striking bright orange-red by late summer. arum maculatum