Flower power - Zantedeschia

Zantedeschia, or the arum lily as it is known in South Africa is neither a lily nor an arum. If you use them as cut flowers just remember that beneath the outer veneer of beauty they are poisonous, because of the presence of calcium oxalate.

My one field guide says that it does have medicinal uses. The leaves are warmed as a poultice for sores and boils and warmed leaves are placed on the forehead for headaches. Not being into traditional medicines, I have never tried it and don't recommend that anyone does.

Mini vs Maxi Cameos #1 - Arum Lilly

So ofthen when I am on holiday or travelling I am so busy looking at the big picture that I miss the little ones.  What I will be doing in this series is to show some of the gems I photographed on the tour.

Arum lily growing in the village at Storms River.