Arum Maculatum Access
: Ethnobotanical records from places like Bulgaria and Turkey mention its use for treating hemorrhoids and purulent infections, though WebMD warns there is no scientific evidence to support these uses and the plant is likely unsafe.
: The plant is "thermogenic," meaning it generates heat and emits a foul, dung-like odor to attract flies (specifically Psychoda phalaenoides ) for pollination. arum maculatum
: Following the flower, the plant produces a spike of berries that transition from green to a striking bright orange-red by late summer. : Ethnobotanical records from places like Bulgaria and