Alocasia fallax
Family: Araceae
What it is like
A taro family herb.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Northeastern India
How it is used for food
The young leaves are fried with black cumin. The leaf stalks are cut into small pieces, boiled and fried with black cumin. The rhizome is cooked as curry and with other vegetables and sometimes with fish.
It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Leaves, leaf stalk, rhizome
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bunokachu, Kala-kachu