Dagua river dumb cane

This approximately 1.2 m tall plant produces about ten large, leathery, oval leaves, borne on a fairly long stalk. The small flowers are grouped in a spike, which is surrounded by special leaves called spathes, characteristic of plants in the Araceae family. Part of the spike contains the male flowers, and another part, the female flowers. The latter are more widely spaced than the male flowers. The fruit is a vibrant yellow to red berry. The tissues of this plant give off a strong, unpleasant odour when cut or crushed.