Montrichardia: Tropical Wetland Titan

Montrichardia is a small genus of helophytic aroids native to neotropical wetlands, comprising two living species (M. arborescens and M. linifera) and one extinct fossil species. These emergent macrophytes display large sagittate leaves, sturdy petioles and spadices adapted to aquatic environments, captivating both novice growers and dedicated aroid scholars.