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Calla Lily (Zantedeschia) Identification

A gardener asks for the name of a flower with a distinctive spadix.

Expert Identification: This is a Calla Lily (Zantedeschia), also called Arum Lily. The central "finger" is the spadix (true flower), which turns yellow with pollen as it ages. Many hybrids exist in various colors; this may be 'Picasso'. Compare with online images for confirmation.

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