This is a black-stemmed form of A. konjac. The stem on young plants
is actually very dark green, and becomes much darker with age. Otherwise,
it is apparently the same as a regular A. konjac.
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This is a two-year old plant, started from an offset that
was about 1/2 inch across and 1 inch long in 1994. In summer 1995, the
leaf is about 10 inches across. |
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Another specimen, this one is three years old, about 18
inches across. |
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Closeup of the stem of a young plant. |
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Inflorescence of a big specimen, growing on the grounds
of the Men's Garden Club in Raleigh, NC. This photo has been taken in spring
1995. |
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Closeup of the inflorescence. |
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The tuber breaking dormancy looks like an underwater creature with tentacles...
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