Lasia spinosa (Lasia) - Image 2

Botanical names: Lasia spinosa, Dracontium spinosum

Common names: Lasia, Kohila

Family: Araceae

Origin: Indochina, Malaysia, Indonesia, New Guinea

Semi-shade

Keep soil moist

Bog or aquatic plant

Unusual color

Edible plant

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Irritating plant

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