Definition

Noun 1. A perennial aquatic plant: "Green arrow arum" is the common name for Peltandra virginica, a perennial herb native to the eastern United States. It is characterized by its distinctive arrowhead-shaped leaves, a long, pointed flower structure (spathe), and clusters of green berries.

Usage

• The term "green arrow arum" is used specifically to identify this particular species of wetland plant. It is a botanical name used in gardening, ecology, and natural history contexts.
• Example: "The shallow edges of the pond are populated with green arrow arum and pickerelweed."

Advanced Usage

• In botanical and horticultural writing, the scientific name is often used alongside or instead of the common name "green arrow arum" for precision.
• The plant is also sometimes referred to regionally as "tuckahoe" or "Virginia arrow arum."

Variants and Related Words

• Arrow Arum: A shorter, more general common name for plants in the genus.
• : The scientific binomial (genus and species) name for the green arrow arum.

Synonyms

• Tuckahoe
• Virginia arrow arum

Noun

1. perennial herb of the eastern United States having arrowhead-shaped leaves and an elongate pointed spathe and green berries