What is konjac in tamil?
The species Amorphophallus konjac Koch. is known by the common name Konjac in English.
The species Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Dennst.) Nicolson var. campanulatus (Decne.) Sivad. is known by the common name Konjac in Japanese.
- 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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- 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 Tamil, Konjac (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Dennst.) Nicolson var. campanulatus (Decne.) Sivad.) is known by Chena, Chenai kizhangu, Kachul, Kanaikizhangu, Karakarunai, Karanai-kilangu, Karanaippala, Karnaikkizhangu, Karuna-kalang, Karunaikkalang, or Senai kizhangu.
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