Jack-in-the-pulpit

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This article describes poisoning caused by consumption of plant material from Jack-in-the-pulpit.

Arisaema triphyllum; Bog onion; Brown dragon; Indian turnip; Wake robin; Wild turnip

• oxalic acid
• asparagine, a protein found in this plant

Note: The roots are the most dangerous part of the plant.

• Arisaema triphyllum (Jack-in-the-pulpit)

Review Date: 02/13/2006
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.