Zantedeschia X 'Edge of Night' Family: Black calla lily Common Name(s): Martinez Grown by: 2005, Kathy Echols (6 species of perennials with rhizomatous tubers from wet areas of South and eastern Africa) Named for Francesco Zantedeschia, Italian botanist born in 1797. Kathy's plant had already been in bloom for 2 months (!) and was obtained from Terra Nova nurseries, a tissue culture lab outside of Portland, Oregon. Orignially from wet areas of south and southeast Africa, these have been used for wounds, boils, bronchitis, sore throat gargles and asthma. Photo by Steve Morse