Spathicarpa hastifolia
Family: Araceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 20-30 cm high. The leaves are arrow shaped. They have 2 lobes at the rear. It forms fattened roots or corms.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in well drained soil. In Argentina it grows between 200-1,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, South America, Uruguay
How it is used for food
The roots are cooked and eaten. Caution: Like many plants in this family it contains oxalates that burn the throat unless properly prepared.
Edible parts
Roots, corms