Arisaema griffithii

Family: Araceae

What it is like

A small herb. There are usually 2 leaves. The leaves have 3 leaflets. These have short stalks and are oval. They are green and can have purple spots.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In the Himalayas it grows between 2,400-3,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Northeastern India, Sikkim

How it is used for food

The leaves are sun dried and used as a winter vegetable. The dried leaves are also fermented. The flowering shoots are used to prepare a fermented vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves, flowering shoots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Asek makai, Dhokayo, Doka banko, Thwa, Yakla khomba

Synonyms

Arisaema hookeri Schott; and others