Amorphophallus campanulatus – Famine Foods

Amorphophallus campanulatus

Uses

India (Maharashtra State, Raigad Disrict): the pungent[sic] corms are cut into pieces, boiled with tamarind, and then fried. (Madras Presidency): tubers eaten after boiling.

Additional Information

Name Authority:
Blume ex Decne.
Vernaculars:
Hindi: Jangli suran. Tamil: Kurruna kalungu. Telugu: Konda, Muncha kunda.
Misc:
Found in hills and forests

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