Japanese cobra lily
Arisaema negishii
Family: Araceae
What it is like
A herb that keeps growing from year to year.
There are about 150-170 Arisaema species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Japan, Korea
How it is used for food
The root are dried or cooked and the water changed to remove oxalates before eating.
Edible parts
Root, corm
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds. They can also be grown by dividing the tubers.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Arisaema negishii f. viriappendiculatum Makino; Pleuriarum negishii (Makino) Nakai;