Is the Konjac Plant Grown in India? Clarifying Cultivation and Native Relatives
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While the specific *Amorphophallus konjac* plant is native to East Asia, a closely related tuber, the Elephant Foot Yam (*Amorphophallus paeoniifolius*), is widely cultivated throughout India. Known as 'Suran' or 'Jimikand', this native Indian variety is a significant part of local agriculture and cuisine, holding both culinary and medicinal importance. The distinction is important for consumers and growers alike, as products sold in India may be imported or sourced locally.
