Telinga potato
Amorphophallus lyratus
Family: Araceae
What it is like
A taro family herb. It has a round tuber and this produces a single leaf.
There are about 170-200 Amorphophallus species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows near Chennai.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India
How it is used for food
The roots need to be boiled in several changes of water before eating. Being the the taro family they probably contain oxalates.
Edible parts
Roots, corm
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Arum lyratum Roxb.; Conophallus lyratus (Roxb.) Schott.;