Any plant of the family of aroids occurs andis distributed mainly in the subtropical and tropical regions of our globe. Many of them can be found in the temperate zone, and even there are representatives growing in subarctic regions. But the generic diversity outside the tropics is no more than 10% of all species. Among them you can find a giant vine or epiphyte, marsh, ground and even water grass. These plants have root tubers or slightly elongated rhizomes. Inflorescence in all aroids of the same type - the ear, on which a spiral and very densely placed nondescript flowers. The fruit of any plant from this family is a single-seeded or multi-seeded berry, in most cases brightly colored.
Аир – болотное многолетнее травянистое растение family of aroids. It can reach a height of 120 cm, has a trihedral stem with linear, long, pointed at the ends of the leaves. Its greenish-yellow small flowers are collected in the ear of a cylindrical shape, which is closer to the top of the stem. Thick white inside the rhizome is used for food. It is fragrant and bitter in taste. From its roots, even jam is cooked. They are also used as a spice instead of a laurel, cinnamon or ginger. Essential oil, made from rhizomes of aira, is used in the production of confectionery, beer and liquors. In our country this perennial herbaceous plant of the Aroid family is widespread in the Far East, Siberia and the European part. Usually it is overgrown on the banks of streams, lakes, rivers and old people. He also grows in wetlands and in bays of lakes and ponds.
Tarot - this is also a perennial herbaceous plantfamily of aroids. It is also called "eagle eatable", "dashin" and "ancient colocaia". Taro is a very popular edible plant in Southeast Asia, Africa and other tropical regions. He has a furry root system, forming an underground large tuber. Its flesh can be white, orange, yellow, cream and even red - it all depends on the variety. The leaves of the dashina are sagittate or cordate, very large, they reach a width of 50 cm, and in length - 1 meter. Inflorescence, like any perennial herbaceous plant of the family of aroids, has an inflorescence with a coverlet of a greenish-yellow hue. Its fruits are small berries of red color. This plant is successfully bred in Tahiti and Hawaii. In general, this is the ancient culture of Egypt and India, and it has been bred for over 2 thousand years. But in the wild form of the tarot can not be found.
Flowers of the family of Aroids differ eleganta form of leaves with a very beautiful and diverse color. Inflorescences are also cob-like, in some species the veil is widely bent, others tightly close the cob. Representatives of this family include Aglaonema, Alocasia, Anthurium, Diffenbachia, Philodendron, Monstera, Cadaverum and so on. Most of them have not only beautiful leaves, they are still excellent blossom. For example, callas, which also belong to the tuberous aroid. In the people this plant is called "Calla", and it is so beloved by everyone that it is found in almost every home. Especially popular today are varieties with variegated leaves, which gives them decorative throughout the growing season. Or take all the same diffenbachia and monsters. Without them, probably, there was not a single post office in our country. And any other flower from this family will become a welcome guest in any home for its elegance and decorativeness.
