Arum creticum, the Cretan arum, is a species in of flowering plant in the family Araceae.[1][2] It is native to the Greek island of Crete (Kriti), the Eastern Aegean Islands, and southwestern Turkey. This semi-evergreen clump-forming tuberous perennial has large arrow-shaped leaves. Erect folded-back spathes of fragrant yellow or cream appear in spring, with longer narrow spadices of a darker yellow. The flowers are followed in autumn by clusters of red or orange fruit.[3] The plant reaches 50 cm (20 in) tall and broad.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Genus: | Arum |
| Species: | A. creticum
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Arum creticum is cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate gardens. It is hardy but requires a sheltered position in sun or partial shade, with moist soil.
Caution should be exercised when handling it, as it is an irritant and toxic if ingested.[4]
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References
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- ^ "Arum creticum Boiss. & Heldr". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ "Arum creticum Boiss. & Heldr". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ "Arum creticum". RHS. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ "Arum creticum". Beth Chatto Gardens. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
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