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Zantedeschia aethiopica  (L.) Spreng.
Calla lily,   Callalily,   Common calla
Zantedeschia aethiopica is a perennial herb that is not native to California.
Cal-IPC rating: limited
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Genus: Zantedeschia
Family: Araceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Toxicity: Possible skin irritation from touching any part of this plant.
Do not eat any part of this plant.

Wetlands: Occurs in wetlands

Communities: wetland-riparian

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO
Alternate Names:
PLANTSCalla aethiopica
Information about  Zantedeschia aethiopica from other sources

Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 05/19/2025).