Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Elephant Foot Yam)

Amorphophallus paeoniifolius, Elephant Foot Yam, Whitespot Giant Arum, Voodoo Lily

Botanical name: Amorphophallus paeoniifolius

Common names: Elephant Foot Yam, Whitespot Giant Arum, Voodoo Lily

Family: Araceae

USDA Zone: 8-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

Small plant 2-5 ft

Semi-shade

Shade

Moderate water

Regular water

Red, crimson, vinous flowers

Unusual color

Edible plant

Deciduous plant

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Irritating plant

Subtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

The unpleasant smell that the flower omits is only present for a few hours after the flower opens. If the flower is pollinated (normally by flies if the plant is outside) it will take 1 year for the plant to mature its seeds. The seed stalk is very pretty with the seeds changing colors from green to red. During this time the tuber will not produce a leaf.

The young leaves, stems, and corms are as vegetables or turned into desserts. They are thoroughly cooked to destroy the stinging oxalate crystals.

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