The botanic family of calla lily is Araceae characterized by inflorescences comprised of two parts: a spathe, the colorful eye-catching, conspicuous outer section and a spadix, the yellow spike in ...

Dieffenbachia is a popular, easy-going houseplant with attractive foliage. Just keep it away from pets and children.

The spadix is exceedingly variable in form; in the case of Amorphophallus rex it bears a peculiar appendage and a singular spathe. The various phylogenetic relationships of the various genera are ...