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Arisaema serratum, commonly known as Japanese arum or sawtooth jack-in-the-pulpit, is a perennial plant native to Japan, Korea, the Kuril Islands, and Primorye in Russia's Far East region of Primorye. Skullcap (Latin: Arisaema serratum, family Araceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Skullcap is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Skullcap is a member of the Araceae family native to JAP, KOR, KUR, and PRM. Arisaema serratum thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, well-draining soil of medium consistency.
Skullcap grows best in USDA zone 4-8, full sun, partial sun/shade, full shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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