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Xanthosoma yucatanense

Family: Araceae


What it is like

A large herb.

It is a rare plant.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the Yucatan peninsula.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico


How it is used for food

It is cultivated on a small scale.

Edible parts

Corms, root


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Kukut, Macal Makal, Xmacal

Synonyms