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Colocasia laurentii

Schott.

Araceae Edible: Leaf stalk

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Description

A herb of the taro family (Araceae) native to subtropical regions, with an edible leaf stalk.

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Edible Uses

The leaf stalk is cooked and eaten or eaten raw.

Traditional Uses

The leaf stalk is cooked and eaten and also eaten raw.

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Distribution

It is a subtropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, India, Northeastern India,

Notes

Name not in The Plant List.

Also Known As

Dolsialnek

References (1)

  • Guite, C., 2016, A study of wild edible plants associated with the Paite tribe of Manipur, India, International Journal of Current Research. Vol. 8, Issue, 11, pp. 40927-40932

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