Amorphophallus margaritifer
(Roxb.) Kunth.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAmorphophallus margaritifer is a species of plant in the arum family Araceae, native from India to Myanmar.
Description
A taro family herb.
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Edible Uses
The peduncles are used as a vegetable.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India,
Synonyms
Arum margaritiferum Roxb.Plesmonium dubium SchottPlesmonium margaritiferum (Roxb.) Schott
References (1)
- Dobriyal, M. J. R. & Dobriyal, R., 2014, Non Wood Forest Produce an Option for Ethnic Food and Nutritional Security in India. Int. J. of Usuf. Mngt. 15(1):17-37 (As Plesmonium margaritiferum)
