Synandrospadix vermitoxicus
Family: Araceae
What it is like
A taro family herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It develops tubers. The leaves are simple and heart shaped or delta shaped.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Argentina it grows between 400-1,700 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Paraguay, South America (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The tubers are eaten roasted or boiled with fish fats and salt or chilli. They must be cooked.
Edible parts
Tubers, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Laap lapitie, Sihie, Yatapomxek
Synonyms
Asterostigma vermitoxicum Griseb.; Lilloa puki Speg.; Staurostigma vermitoxicum (Griseb.) Engl.;