Not a true lily the arum is widespread from West Africa, through East Africa down to South Africa. Most are white and the pink form less so.


Not a true lily the arum is widespread from West Africa, through East Africa down to South Africa. Most are white and the pink form rehmannii is more restricted in range to semi-tropical riverine areas or well watered regions. Widely cultivated they are considered a pest species in many places they have gone wild


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Location: Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania
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