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Amorphophallus konkanensis

Hett., S. R. Yadav & K. S. Patil

Araceae Edible: Tuber, Corm, Root, Leaves 1 iNaturalist observations

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Description

An herb of the Araceae (taro) family found in tropical regions, with edible tubers, corms, roots, and leaves.

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Edible Uses

The tubers are used in curries.

Traditional Uses

The tubers are used in curries.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, India,

Also Known As

Bhasmakanda, Rankakadi

References (2)

  • Kiran, K. C., et al, 2019, Diversity and Seasonal Availability of Potential Wild Edible Plants from Vidarbha Region of Maharashtra State, India. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci (2019) 8(2): 1434-1446
  • Prafulla, S., 2017, Wild Food Diversity of Nawegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve in Gondia-Bhandara district of Maharashtra, India. Int. J. of Life Sciences, 2017, Vol. 5 (4): 620-626

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