Indian Turnip (Arisaema quinatum)

Family: Araceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Arisaema quinatum is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Flies. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root - cooked. It must be well dried or thoroughly cooked before being eaten, see the notes above on toxicity. — It must be well dried or thoroughly cooked before being eaten, see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods and moist rich soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)