Ground arum

Stylochaeton hypogeum

flower · vegetable

Inflorescences gathered and eaten in northern Ghana and Burkina Faso.

Origin

From Senegal to Sudan

Where to find it

In the savannas; the inflorescences are picked at ground level, at the start of the rains.

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

Like many aroids, it is eaten cooked.

Did you know?

The Tenda add it to their beer.