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Wild Woods Farm Native Nursery

We have native and medicinal plants available. Our inventory fluctuates, so call or email for additional information. Plants can be purchased for retail at Virginia Garden, located at the Farmer's Market in the southern part of Virginia Beach.

Instructions: Click on a thumbnaill image in the left table below for a larger image and details about that plant.

Arrow Arum

Arrowhead

Arrowwood

Atamasco Lily

Beautyberry

Bellwort

Black Cherry

Black Gum

Black Needlerush

Black-eyed Susan

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Arrow Arum – Peltandra virginica
Arum Family – Araceae
Description: Arrow Arum is an emergent, aquatic plant that is found in freshwater swamps and marshes. The large leaves are heart-shaped with long stalks and prominent veins. The flower is a spathe that resembles a pointed rolled leaf and develops into a fruiting head of black or blackish-green berries.
Botanical Uses: Also known as tuckahoe, the dried root and berries were used as food by the American Indians. Calcium oxalates require that the roots be thoroughly dried before eating.
Wildlife Uses: Berries are eaten by wood ducks and other marsh birds.