Amorphophallus Konjac Family: Araceae Common Name(s): Grown by: Barbara and John Hopper, Kenwood This is one of the many plants with the common name voodoo lily, in reference to the almost black large calla lily like flower. Possibly a large flowered form of the more widespread species A. rivieri, the plant has a single leaf similar to the more common voodoo lily Sauromatum guttatum. The flower can have a rotten smell when at peak bloom as it is pollinated by flies. This species is not as hardy as Sauromatum but can still be grown outdoors if given a little winter protection. The corms are eaten in tropical Asia and are said to help in reducing cholesterol. Bruce just found a variegated one which he's very excited about! Maybe he'll bring it in one day (hint hint). Photo by Steve Morse