Arum byzantinum
Arum byzantinum is a flowering plant species in the family Araceae described in 1836. Description. "Arum byzantinum" is a tuberous herb that spreads clonally through rhizomatous tubers. Its flowers are borne on a spadix. Habitat. The species is endemic to northwest Turkey, where it grows in deciduous woodland, hedgerows, and damp areas. Taxonomy. Within the genus "Arum", it belongs to subgenus "Arum", section "Arum". "A. byzantinum" is diploid, with a chromosome count of 2n = 28. The species should not be confused with "Arum byzantinum" Schott, a junior synonym of "Arum concinnatum" Schott.