Ischnosiphon arouma

Family: Marantaceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Central America, Ecuador, Guianas, Panama, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Shoots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Guaruma

Synonyms

Calathea juncea Spreng.; Hymenocharis arouma (Aubl.) Kuntze; Maranta arouma Aubl.; Maranta juncea Lam.;