Famine Foods Plants that are not normally considered as crops are consumed in times of famine

Alocasia macrorhiza

Synonym(s):

Alocasia macrorrhizos

Uses

Hawaii: Tuber eaten. Must be cooked thoroughly to dissolve toxins

Additional Information

Name Authority:: (L.) Schott
Vernaculars:: Hawaii: Ape

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Alocasia macrorrhizos corm

Alocasia macrorrhizos

Plant Classification Group:

Araceae

Plant Locations:

North America
- United States
  - Hawaii

Plant References:

VAN DYKE

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