Arisarum vulgare
Kingdom: Plantae
Family: Plantae - Araceae
Plant Part Origin(s): Tubers
Known use: The plant species is widespread in Morocco and is named “irni”; the starch-containing tubers were, in the past, eaten by people during periods of scarcity. The consumption of large amounts induced several toxicologic manifestations, such as irritation of the mucous membranes, gastro-enteritis, and allergic symptoms, mainly dermatitis and pruritis, and sometimes led to death.
Source availability: Museum national d’Histoire narurelle, Paris, France. Not specified
Taxonomy: Link
Wikipedia: Link
Regions: North Africa
Countries: Morocco
Places of collection: Ain Sfaa, Oujda region Not reported
GPS coordinates: Unavailable
Collection dates: Sept. 1, 1989 Jan. 1, 1999
