What is Amorphophallus konjac Koch. in tamil?

Amorphophallus konjac Koch.

Amorphophallus konjac (Konjac yam) is a plant native to East Asia where it is known for its edible corms (swollen underground stem). While it is often referred to as a yam, it is unrelated to those tubers. Konjac / konnyaku is served as cakes in Japan where it has been popular for centuries. Noodles made using konnyaku are known as Shirataki noodles.

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