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Amorphophallus Paeoniifolius (such a funny name), called Suranah in sanskrit which means one who is golden. Its colour is light yellow, hence the name. The corms are a popular vegetable in traditional homes in India. It may be popular in other parts of Asia too. It is very highly prized by Ayurveda pundits for its healing properties. The corms have to be cooked in a traditional way. Otherwise, it may irritate the throat. So never try without the appropriate guidance as per rules of your country. It is reputed to be acrid, astringent, expectorant, cooling,etc etc. It is good for Vata and Kapha troubles. It is traditionally used in villages to help manage asthma, cough, vomiting, anorexia, constipation, flatulence, colic, worms, seminal weakness, fatigue, anemia and general weakness.All in all it is a Top vegetable. How to grow? very easy. Just cut out the little buds peeping out of the big tuber, just like potato, make a small hole in a suitable place and bury it about 3 or 5 inches deep. It should be well fed with mulch, and fine vermi-compost for bigger corms. This plant seeds profusely too. The seeds also scattered by birds. You could sprout the seeds too if you are clever. This plant tolerates shade nicely, but not too much. A few hours of sun will be appreciated by it. It does well in hot and humid weather also. It should be scattered all over this farm, no work at all! At least 100 kgs can be harvested every year, but we let many un-harvested as emergency food and if we harvest them all at once, it will be too much food to eat. What we don't need and are left under ground continue their growth the next year. This yam was last years and this one has been sprouting now for 2nd year.