Pinellia tripartita, commonly known as Green Dragon, is a deciduous perennial herb native to woodland margins and shaded areas in East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet and a width of 0.5-1 feet. The plant features trifoliate leaves and an inflorescence consisting of a green spathe and spadix, which gives it a dragon-like appearance. The flowers, which are not particularly showy, appear in spring and early summer. The spathe partially encloses the spadix, which emits a distinctive odor to attract pollinators.

Green Dragon is valued for its unique foliage and architectural flower structure, making it a conversation piece in woodland gardens and shaded borders. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine. In cultivation, it prefers part shade to full shade. It thrives in a variety of soil types, provided they have good drainage. While generally low-maintenance, it can self-seed prolifically under optimal conditions, which may be considered aggressive in some areas. Gardeners should be aware of its potential to spread and manage it accordingly.CC BY-SA 4.0