Invasive Species: Italian Arum

Arum italicum

Italian arum is another escaped ornamental found in shaded areas.

Italian arum spreads rapidly and is difficult to control. It is toxic to both people and pets.

Habitat:	Wet to moist habitats including forests, yards, riparian areas and wetlands.
Life Cycle:	Perennial
Height:	Up to 1.5 feet
Leaf Description:	Waxy and arrowhead-shaped. Dark green with white stripes.
Fruit & Flower Description:	Flowers are greenish-white and hood-like. Berries orange-red.
Bloom Time:	March to June

Manually removing Italian arum is not recommended except for really small infestations. Wear gloves when handling.
At a minimum, cut and bag the berry clusters in August, before the seeds have a chance to spread.

Oregon State University has herbicide control methods. FOLLOW ALL LABEL DIRECTIONS!

There are various ways you can report this noxious weed.