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Arisaema tortuosum, commonly known as Arisaema, is a perennial plant native to the eastern Himalayas and surrounding regions, including Assam, China South-Central, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Tibet. Arisaema (Latin: Arisaema tortuosum, family Araceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Arisaema is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Arisaema is a member of the Araceae family native to ASS, CHC, EHM, IND, MYA, and NEP. Arisaema thrives in partial sun to full shade and prefers moist, light or medium soil.
Arisaema grows best in USDA zone 6-9, full sun, partial sun/shade, full shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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