Jack in the Pulpit

Jack in the Pulpit is a perennial woodland plant characterized by its unique, three-lobed, mottled green and purple flowers that form a distinctive trap-like shape, enabling pollination by insects. It produces a single, sturdy stem with a cylindrical, spathe-like leaf covering an enclosed spadix containing tiny, unisexual flowers. After flowering, it bears a cluster of bright red berries. Native to eastern North America, the plant thrives in shady, moist woodland environments. Despite its striking appearance, all parts contain irritants and should not be consumed without proper identification, as the plant can be toxic if ingested.