This plant, also known as the obedience plant, is a large perennial herb of genus Maranta found in rainforest habitats. It is also the name of the edible starch from the rootstocks of the West Indian herb.
It used to be very popular in British cuisine, though Napoleon supposedly said the real reason for the British love of it was to support their colonies
Archaeological studies in the Americas show evidence of its cultivation as early as 7,000 years ago. The name may come from aru-aru meaning meal of meals in the language of the Caribbean Arawak people, for whom the plant is a staple. It has also been suggested that the name comes from it's use in treating poison arrow wounds, as it draws out the poison when applied to the site of the injury.
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Arrowroot.
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