Dragon stalk yam
Amorphophallus commutatus
Family: Araceae
What it is like
A herb which forms a large tuber. The plant keeps growing from year to year. It develops flowers before it forms leaves. There is a single leaf divided into 3 parts. The mature flower has a bad smell.
There are about 170-200 Amorphophallus species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India
How it is used for food
The leaf stalk and blade are mixed with sour plants like tamarind then used as a vegetable. The tuber needs a lot of processing to remove toxic elements before eating. The flowers is used as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves, leaf stalk, corm, flowers, root, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Jangali-suran, Jangli suran, Sherla, Sheval, Shevalkand