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Arisaema amurense
Tian Nan Xing
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Latin Name: Arisaema amurense
Common Name: Tian Nan Xing
Family: Araceae(Click to Search)
Author: Maxim.
Known Hazards: The plant contains calcium oxylate crystals. These cause an extremely unpleasant sensation similar to needles being stuck into the mouth and tongue if they are eaten but they are easily neutralized by thoroughly drying or cooking the plant or by steeping it in water.
Habitat: Virgin forests, mountains and river banks[74].
Mature Height: 0.5
Mature Width: 0.5
Habit: Perennial
Edible Uses: Well-soaked roots can be boiled, peeled and eaten[177]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.
Young leaves - cooked[177]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.
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