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Typhonium jonesii

Family: Araceae


What it is like

A herb that develops a corm. It puts up aerial parts each year. The leaves are deeply 3 lobed.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the Tiwi islands.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia


How it is used for food

The tuber are baked in a fire then pounded and eaten.

Edible parts

Root, tuber


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Jilarringa

Synonyms