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Lasimorpha: Monotypic African Swamp Aroid

Lasimorpha is a monotypic genus in the Araceae family, represented by Lasimorpha senegalensis, a robust, stoloniferous herb native to western and central African wetlands. Known for its giant, spiny petioles and deeply cordate leaves, it forms large, colony-forming stands in tropical swamps.

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LASIMORPHA SPECIES

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Lasimorpha senegalensis Discover Lasimorpha senegalensis, a floating African aroid prized for its round leaves and white spathes—ideal for water gardens and tropical collections.

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