Cardiocrinum lily
Cardiocrinum glehnii
Family: Liliaceae
What it is like
A bulb plant. The flower are pale yellow. Flowering plants can be 1.5 m tall.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in shade.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Japan
How it is used for food
The bulbs are washed and crushed and then put in water to allow the starch to settle.
An important food amongst the Ainu in Japan.
Edible parts
Bulb - starch
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Turep