Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Wit varkoor, White arum lily

Family: Araceae (Aroid)

Distribution: Southern Africa

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

National red list: Least Concern

Comments: The name aethiopica is not directly related to Ethiopia. In classical times it meant south of the known world i.e. south of Egypt and Libya. Several southern African plants were given this specific epiphet early on. Although called the arum lily, it is neither an arum ( the genus Arum) nor a lily ( genus Lilium). But it is associated with the lily as a symbol of purity and these elegant flowers have graced many bridal bouquets.