Arum Family: Araceae

Members of this family are monocots. The group is distinguished by an unusual flower formation called a spadix. The spadix is an upright finger-like projection with nearly microscopic flowers. The spadix is usually surrounded by a single spathe, or leaf-like bract. Members of this family include jack-in-the pulpit, caladium, calla lily, skunk cabbage, philodendron, and elephant’s ear.