A Question

[Mark Durham]

I noticed this "Plant" whilst walking through woodland in County Durham in July. Maturity was signalled when all the "beads" turned to a bright orange from the original green. The life span was short, the item deteriorating after only a day or so. Height wise they were perhaps no more than a foot high.

Can one of you good folk tell me what it is?

Thank you.

[binley100]

Might be wrong but looks like cuckoo pint to me.........

Arum maculatum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[Mark Durham]

Spot on!

Many thanks , Binley. After refering to the Wiki' link it looks almost certain that this item is what you suggest.
Very attractive but definitely something not to be messed with!

Many thanks,

Mark

[Flummery]

Also called Jack in the Pulpit - for the spike in the hooded 'pulpit' when it flowers.