The extreme acridity or intense pungency of the bulbs, stems,

leaves and fruit of various species of the Araceae or Arum
family, was recognized centuries ago
The extreme acridity or intense pungency of the bulbs, stems,
leaves and fruit of various species of the Araceae or Arum
family, was recognized centuries ago. The cause of this
characteristic property or quality was, until a comparatively
recent date, not definitely determined.