Karabo, Picaton
Urospatha sagittifolia

Family: Araceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The corm is crushed then boiled and eaten.

Edible parts

Corm, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ape, Caa-ape, Jergon sacha

Synonyms

Several.