Telectadium edule
Family: Aristolochiaceae
What it is like
A shrub.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in rocky areas along the Mekong. It can grow partially or fully under water in the wet season and then exposed to arid conditions in the dry season.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Flowers
How it is grown
Plants flower in the dry season.
Its other names
Local names
Pkar ondaeng