Amorphophallus purpurascens
Family: Araceae
What it is like
A taro family herb.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Myanmar, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The young stem is cooked as a vegetable. The corm is cooked as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Bulb, corm, root, stem
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Wa-u