Amorphophallus Paeniifolius Ol Or Whitespot Giant Arum Plant Leaves Stock Photography

Amorphophallus paeoniifolius, the 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. Because of its production potential and popularity as a vegetable in various cuisines, it can be raised as a cash crop. In Indian state of West Bengal, Assam and in neighbouring country Bangladesh, it is called Ol. It is usually eaten as mashed or fried or added to curries and more rarely used in pickle or to make Ol chips. In some households, the green leaves and stems are also cooked as green vegetables.