Big flat green leaves plant ID

Pink678

I was wondering if anyone knows what these large flat green leaves are?

I feel like I recognise the shape. Want to know if I should pull them or keep them!

Thank you very much

Loxley

That's Arum maculatum - Lords and Ladies. A native, not especially troublesome plant.

Pink678

Thanks very much!  Do people generally keep this one or get rid of it?

punkdoc

I grow this form, which I love.



Arum italicum Marmoratum.

Pink678

Very pretty variegated leaves .

The leaf shape on yours reminds me of kale (a bit!).

bédé

Wild arum.

The variegated version is called Arum italicyum pictum.  I grow both.  I encourage the wild one in wild areas; I divide it up and replant the tubers.

Pink678

Thank you!  I might keep them then. I like the look of the leaves.

punkdoc

Or, A.i. Marmoratum as mentioned.

Lizzie27

I wouldn't, they are popping up all over my garden this year! They're deep rooted as well so a real pain to get rid of an established plant. Also the  bright red berries are highly poisonous but attractive to young children.

Pink678

Ah!! Thank you Lizzie27, very helpful!  Won't keep it after all

Buttercupdays

See the segment on them in Wild Isles. You'll look at them in a whole new light!