Arum Maculatum <TRENDING × 2026>

: All parts of the plant are highly poisonous . Contact with skin can cause irritation, while ingestion leads to severe mouth swelling, difficulty breathing, and stomach pain.

: It is frequently mistaken for wild garlic (Ramsons) or sorrel . Unlike garlic, Arum leaves have a "border vein" running just inside the edge and do not smell like onions when crushed. Traditional and Modern Uses 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. : All parts of the plant are highly poisonous