What is this plant?

[arcatamarcia]

Can someone tell me what this is? I need to find out if I need to remove it from my run or build around it and leave it for the girls to play with.

It's about a three foot cluster of wedge shaped leaves in the spring. Then the leaves die back by mid-June revealing a cluster of stalks with green berries on top. If I remember right the berries turn a red during winter, but I've never really paid much attention until now so I can't remember for sure.

 

[rnorris1234]

It is arum italicum. I know that it can be very difficult to get rid of. I'm not sure if it is poisonous for the chickens.

 

[b.hromada]

I'm not sure what kind of plant it is, but someone should come along that will.

 

[crawfordmama]

Hi there. Yes, this is Arum Italicum, and all parts of the plant are considered toxic. Be sure to dig up as much as you can because it can be invasive.

 

[SmittenChicken]

After you dig it up, try dumping some full-strength white vinegar in the hole to kill the rest of the roots.

 

[patandchickens]

Definitely Arum, probably italicum. Definitely somewhat poisonous (oxalic acid). Chickens typically do not eat high-oxalic-acid plants, but if you got one weird gourmet it could be Bad for her so it is sort of a personal decision what to do.

Good luck, have fun,

Pat

 

[chica57]

Saw your pic and immediately went to a magazine I just looked at last night-same plant-yep its a toxic weed that will keep reseeding-I definetely agree with using hot water and vinegar to destroy it-it might take more than one time but thats the safest way when animals are around!!!