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| Cyrtosperma sp. Family: Araceae Cyrtosperma Origin: Papua New Guinea               Cyrtosperma is a semiaquatic aroid. The stalks have spiny, and the large lobed leaves are green. Perfect for greenhouse culture. Suitable for bogs and water gardens. Cyrtosperma used to be cultivated as a food crop in a manner similar to Taro (Colocasia)The leaves are used as food wrapings or plate; whereas, the stem, tuber, is cooked and eaten in many ways. This genus is very sensitive to cool weather and must be protected from even the cooler days when the temperature falls to around 60F with wind. Araceae contain crystals of calcium oxalate and proteolytic enzyme, which are often cited as causing the intense irritation experienced when handling or consuming the raw plant tissue of many genera in the family. Similar plants: |  |
| Brian Williams Kentucky USA USDA Zone:6 4 May 2010 | I was wondering if you had any Cyrtosperma johnstonii available? I lost my last plant last winter. Also your ID on Cyrtosperma SP is actually Lasia Spinosa a similar aroid but different group. I have found several different clones of this species some with split leaves while others have arrowhead leaves as well as the mix or hybrid between the two which I believe you have pictured. Thanks Brian Williams |
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