Jack-in-the-pulpit

Description:

One to two large, glossy leaves, divided into three leaflets, rise on their own stems 1-3 ft. The inflorescences are shaped irregularly and grow to a length of up to 8 cm long. They are greenish-yellow or sometimes fully green with purple or brownish stripes. The spathe, known in this plant as "the pulpit" wraps around and covers over and contain a spadix ("Jack"), covered with tiny flowers.

Habitat:

Distribution USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , TX , VA , VT , WI , WV Canada: MB , NB , NS , ON , PE , QC Native Distribution: N.S. to Man. & e. ND, s. to FL, e. TX & e. KS Native Habitat: Forest, Woodland, Swamp, Marsh

Notes:

Spotted along Vineyard Mountain Eagle Scout Trail at the Riverside Day Use Park.