Biology of Weird Plants--the Voodoo Lily (Sauromatum guttatum)!
Tested Studies in Laboratory Teaching, 2016, Volume 37
Karen McDougal, Judy E. Moore, & Marsha E. Fanning
Abstract
Sauromatum guttatum, the Voodoo Lily, is an unusual arum lily which has considerable potential
for classroom and research use. Aspects of voodoo lily biology include: 1. Vegetative and
reproductive phases of the life cycle, with directions for culturing corms and planting fruits; 2.
Biochemical background on thermogenic reactions which volatilize compounds and attract
pollinators, and 3. Information on a Seek Thermal IR camera for measuring heat generated by the
inflorescence. Classroom/lab topics in which the voodoo lily has been used include vegetative
structure, inflorescence structure and function, and pollination biology.
Keywords: plant reproduction, pollination
Boston University (2015)
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