Alocasia odora

Alocasia odora

"Alocasia odora" (also called Night-scented Lily or giant upright elephant ear, and commonly known in Vietnamese as "bạc hà") is a flowering plant native to Asia. Its stems are used as a green vegetable in the cuisines of Southeast Asia, and often used to flavor soups (such as "canh chua") or stir fried dishes.

The plant is a member of the genus "Alocasia", and is thus related to taro.

References

* [http://www.hormel.com/kitchen/glossary.asp?id=36958]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/23345227@N08/2227708303/ Photo]


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