Elephant cobra lily
Arisaema elephas
Family: Araceae
What it is like
The plant has one leaf that has 3 leaflets. This is carried on a 20-30 cm long stalk. The hood or spathe is purple with white stripes.
Where it is found
In Yunnan. It grows between 1,800-4,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, SE Asia, Tibet
How it is used for food
The roots are boiled in water. The leaves are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Roots, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Babaxiluo
Synonyms
Arisaema dilatatum Buchet; Arisaema rhombiforme Buchet;