Wildflower of the valley
Jacquemont's Cobra Lily, Green Cobra Lily
Arisaema jacquemontii
- How easy to find
- Easy to see — you will see it easily on the trail
- Flower size
- Medium
- Family
- Araceae (Arum family)
- Type
- Herb
- Height
- medium
- Flower colour
- green
- Flowering
- June to July
About Jacquemont's Cobra Lily, Green Cobra Lily
Arisaema jaquemontii is a tuberous herb. Leaflets 5-7 per leaf. Leaves are tail like at apex, cuneate at base and wavy along margins. Spathe is 12-15cm long. Berries are red when ripe.
Where to find it
- Along the trail from Govindghat to Ghangaria
- Near the entrance of the valley
- In the middle of the valley
Habitat
In rocky slopes and shrubberies
Uses & folklore
The fruits are used as an antidote in the case of mushroom poisoning and in snake bite.
What the name means
Arisaema: Greek aron + haima; jacquemontii honours Victor Jacquemont, French naturalist who explored the western Himalaya in the 1830s.
Don't confuse it with
A. propinquum (sno 68) has a purple-tinged spathe; A. tortuosum (sno 70) has a strikingly long spadix tail.
More photos
Often seen in serene landscapes, Arisaema Jaquemontii enchants with its delicate form and vibrant hues, beloved by nature enthusiasts and… 
Arisaema Jaquemontii adds a magical touch to natural parks and trails, making it a perfect find for floral explorers and photographers… 
With intricate petals and a captivating aura, Arisaema Jaquemontii thrives in untouched wilderness, symbolizing nature's hidden artistry. 
With intricate petals and a captivating aura, Arisaema Jaquemontii thrives in untouched wilderness, symbolizing nature's hidden artistry. 
Discover the beauty of Arisaema Jaquemontii, a flower admired for its resilience and unique floral patterns in wild alpine meadows. 
Arisaema Jaquemontii adds a magical touch to natural parks and trails, making it a perfect find for floral explorers and photographers… 
Often seen in serene landscapes, Arisaema Jaquemontii enchants with its delicate form and vibrant hues, beloved by nature enthusiasts and… 
Discover the beauty of Arisaema Jaquemontii, a flower admired for its resilience and unique floral patterns in wild alpine meadows. 
Arisaema Jaquemontii adds a magical touch to natural parks and trails, making it a perfect find for floral explorers and photographers… 
Discover the beauty of Arisaema Jaquemontii, a flower admired for its resilience and unique floral patterns in wild alpine meadows. 
A hidden treasure of the wilderness, Arisaema Jaquemontii captivates with elegance and rare coloration in highland regions.
