Common Name -  Wild Calla
	Scientific Name -Calla palustris
	Family Name -  Arum (Araceae)
Season	Perennial, spring
Habitat	Bogs, wetlands
Flower	The flowering part of the plant consists of a white canopy (the spathe) that surrounds a club shaped structure (the spandix). Tiny yellow flowers cover the spandix and are somewhat protected by the surrounding spathe.
Leaves	Leaf stalks emerge from the water and hold the blade above the water's surface. Each blade is heart shaped and notched. Individual leaves are up to 6" long, dark green and have a glossy appearance.
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