Nut yam
Calathea aff. legrelleana
Family: Marantaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 75 cm tall. The leaves are in rings. The leaves are narrowly oval and 13-33 cm long by 10-19 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Suriname
How it is used for food
Edible parts
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Maranta legrelleana Linden; Phyllodes legrelleana (Linden) Kuntze;