Anthurium dolichostachyum is in the peace lily family Araceae. It is native to South America includi
Anthurium dolichostachyum is in the peace lily family Araceae. It is native to South America including Ecuador and Brazil. Like many Anthuriums, this species is an evergreen shrub or vine that grows in the jungle understory. The flowers are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence known as a spadix, and develop into bright red berries. The fruits, and other parts of this plant are toxic, due to the presence of calcium oxalate crystals in the tissues. These calcium oxalate crystals are abrasive and can damage lung tissue and organ linings if ingested. -- source link
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