Division: Magnoliophyta

Family: Araceae

Specific Epithet: Caladium hortulanum

Common Name: Fancy-Leaved Caladium

Ethnobotanical/Economic Uses: Some members of this family are poisonous. These tuberous herbs are tropical with membranous leaves. There are many horticultural variations that involve different leaf shapes and colors.

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Origin: Brazil

Number of Specimens: 3

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Division: Magnoliophyta
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