Pelatantheria insectifera
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
An orchid.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India
How it is used for food
The skin is stripped off the aerial root, which is burnt then eaten as a snack.
Edible parts
Tuber, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Daru janapa, Hada bhanga
Synonyms
Sarcanthus insectifer Rchb.f.;