Arum Collection (#3)

Common Dragon Arum flower - Bulgaria

Lords and Ladies (Arum maculatum) leaves, growing in woodland, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, April

de Havilland DH104 Dove 8 G-ARUM
de Havilland DH104 Dove 8, G-ARUM

Close-up of an Arum Lily. Zantedeschia aethiopica (common names Lily of the Nile, Calla lily, Easter lily, Arum lily) is a species in the family Araceae, native to southern Africa in Lesotho

Lords and Ladies (Arum maculatum) ripe berries on spike, growing amongst leaf litter in woodland, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, August

Cuckoo Pint or Italian Lords-and-Ladies - Arum italicum (Arum) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542

Arum grandiflorum
Illustration from Plantarum rariorum Horti Csarei Schoenbrunnensis descriptiones et icones, 1797/98, by Nikolaus Joseph Jacquin. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Arum tripartitum
Illustration from Plantarum rariorum Horti Csarei Schoenbrunnensis descriptiones et icones, 1797/98, by Nikolaus Joseph Jacquin. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Afrotis afra, black bustard
Ff.133. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Otis afra and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Arum sessiliflorum, voodoo lily
Plate 918 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, c. 1795-1805. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Caladium bicolor, caladium
Watercolour by Frederick Polydore Nodder, 1777. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Arisaema triphylla, Jack-in-the-pulpit
Illustration No.2 by Peter Brown, c. 1760s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Violets, arrow arum(?), and primrose

Lords and Ladies (Arum maculatum) spathe and spadix, growing on roadside verge beside woodland, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, may

Bog Arum (Calla palustris) flowering, growing in bog, Meenikunno Mstikukaitseala Reserve, Estonia, june

Snow covered Fuchsia (Fuchsia sp. ), Calla Lily (Zantedeschia sp. ) and other plants in pots on garden patio, Suffolk
Snow covered Fuchsia (Fuchsia sp.), Calla Lily (Zantedeschia sp.) and other plants in pots on garden patio, Suffolk, England, november

Cobra lily (Arisaema candidissimum) flower

Arisaema consanguineum fruit
Jack in the pulpit (Arisaema consanguineum). Close-up of the ripening fruit of Arisaema consanguineum. The individual seeds start off green and then gradually turn red as they ripen

Large cuckoo pint (Arum italicum) stalks with fruit. This plant is also known as Lords and Ladies

Lord's and ladies, or wild arum, (Arum maculatum) in fruit. Dorset
ROG-12723 Lords and Ladies / Cuckoo Pint / wild arum, in fruit. Dorset, UK Arum maculatum Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

On the Air Route to the Cape by Fortunino Matania
Natives in Northern Rhodesia, under the supervision of British officers, are pictured mowing down a field of wild arum lilies to make way for a landing ground or runway. Date: 1920

Plants / Arum Species
LORDS AND LADIES

Flower Arranging 1922
A stylish woman arranges arum lilies in a glass vase

Victor Stiebel / Leinster
Photograph of Agness Rafelle, Duchess of Leinster wearing a stunning black bias cut evening gown by Victor Stiebel, trimmed with arum lilies

Bog arum (Calla palustris). East Europe
ROG-12402 Bog arum East Europe Calla palustris Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Bog Arum
AL-1504 BOG ARUM Calla palustris Ake Lindau Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Close-up of arum

White arum lily, Araceae, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia, Pacific

Flowers / Cassell s
Hedera Helix; Scilla (Wild Hyacinth); Corylus (Catkin); Cheiranthus; Dianthus; Bellis Perennis; Aesculus; Plantago Major; Arum

Plants / Arum Maculatum
Cuckoo Pint, or Wake Robin, or Lords and Ladies, or Common Arum

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Arum, also known as the Titan Arum or Giant Corpse Flower, is a fascinating plant species that captivates with its imposing size and unique characteristics. Standing at an impressive six feet tall and three feet wide, this remarkable flower can be found in the lush rainforests of Indonesia. Renowned sculptor, designer, and engraver Gertrude Hermes was inspired by the beauty dioscoridis when creating her masterpieces. The intricate engravings depicting the Dragon Arum by William Ward after a painting by Peter Henderson for The Temple of Flora in 1801 showcase the allure of this captivating plant. The Dragon Arum from The Temple of Flora (1807) further immortalizes this enchanting flower through artistry. Its delicate petals and vibrant colors are beautifully captured, showcasing nature's wonders. In one studio portrait titled "The Face and the Flower No 4 Mrs Ronald Balfour, " Mrs Ronald Balfour's loveliness is compared to that of an exquisite arum blossom. This comparison speaks volumes about both her beauty and the elegance exuded by these magnificent flowers. Arums come in various species such as Cuckoo pint or Lords and Ladies (Arum maculatum), Voodoo lily (Amorphophallus bulbifer), Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes), Golden arum or calla lily (Zantedeschia elliottiana), among others. Each possesses its own distinct charm and adds to the diversity found within nature's botanical realm. Even beyond their visual appeal, arums play a vital role in their ecosystems. For instance, they provide shelter for creatures like insects while attracting pollinators with their alluring scents. These plants truly exemplify nature's ingenuity. Next time you find yourself exploring a rainforest or admiring artwork inspired by flora, take a moment to appreciate the grandeur and beauty of arums.