Callas have long-petioled, basal leaves arising from a thick rhizome.
The inflorescence, on a leafless flower stalk, consists of a spathe and spadix. The spathe, a large, flaring, trumpet-shaped bract, surrounds the spadix which is covered with tiny flowers. The Calla is native to South Africa. Of the family Araceae it is cultivated for its beautiful and colorful flowers. All Rights Reserved.