Arum orientale
Family: Araceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Armenia, Caucasus, Georgia
How it is used for food
The leaves and roots are dried and then boiled and used in soups and for flour. Caution: The drying possibly removes a poison. (Oxalates?)
It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Leaves, roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Datvphekha, Kala k'oda, Nvik, Qalakoda, Spitak banjar
Synonyms
Arum consobrinum Schott; and several others