Alamard
Typhonium liliifolium
Family: Araceae
What it is like
A herb that grows in clumps. It develops corms. It keeps growing from year to year. The leaves are like straps. The flowers are purple and red.
There are about 50 Typhonium species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows on loam soils.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The tuber needs to be crushed and then cooked with 3 changes of water to remove oxalates.
Edible parts
Roots, corms