What is kanaikizhangu in english?
The species Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Dennst.) Nicolson var. campanulatus (Decne.) Sivad. is known by the common name Kanaikizhangu in Tamil.
- Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Dennst.) Nicolson var. campanulatus (Decne.) Sivad.
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (elephant foot yam or whitespot giant arum) is a tropical tuber crop grown primarily in Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia and the tropical Pacific islands. It is cultivated for its starch-rich tubers in Asia, particularly in India.
In English, Kanaikizhangu (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Dennst.) Nicolson var. campanulatus (Decne.) Sivad.) is known by Elephant yam, Telinga potato, or Telugo potato.
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