The Flora of Derbyshire - Checklist, Maps and Sample Accounts

THIS IS A DRAFT

The species account below is an early version, drafted around 2003. It has been provided here to aid understanding, but please be aware it may not fully tally with the up-to-date map and statistics shown below.

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Dates
First year: 1952
Latest year: 2007

County Status
Casual

Family
Araceae

Total records held
8

Grid Square Count

1987-2007	Ever
Monads: 2	3
Tetrads: 2	2
Hectads: 3	3

Conservation Status

Account last edited
Mar 21 2004

Explanation of terms

Species Details

Bog Arum is a casual perennial of marshy ground that is grown for ornament. It has only ever been recorded locally from the margins of the lake in Allestree Park, Derby (SK3440) where it has been known since 1952 (Caulton 1961). It is a native of continental Europe.