Calathea barbata
Petersen
Marantaceae Edible: Tubers, Root
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Arizona State University Vascular Plant Herbarium (ASU-Plants)
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Arizona State University Vascular Plant Herbarium (ASU-Plants)
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Arizona State University Vascular Plant Herbarium (ASU-Plants)
Description
A tropical herb in the Marantaceae family with edible underground tubers and roots.
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Edible Uses
The tubers and roots are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Brazil, South America,
References (1)
- Silvana Vieira, Neotropical Marantaceae. Kew website
