In a message dated 97-07-24 10:15:22 EDT, W.HETTER@pbga.agro.nl (NAME "Wilbert Hetterscheid") writes: > >7. the etymology of the names amorphophallus campanulatus and arum > >campanulatum > > "campanulatus" = bell-shaped, referring to the shape of the spathe. > Paeoniifolius = "with a Paeonia like leaf" > Thanks very much for the information. Could you also explain the etymology of the terms amorphophallus and arum? Thanks in advance. With regards S. Palaniappan