Lawyer vine, Yellow Wait-a-while, Yellow Lawyer Cane
It is a tropical and subtropical plant. It grows in rainforests in high rainfall areas. They need warm, shady sites. They need a rich, well-drained soil. They are sensitive to frost when young. In Northeast Australia they grow from sea level to above 1,000 m altitude.
Edible Portion
- Fruit, Shoots, Roots
Where does Lawyer vine grow?
Found in: Australia
Notes: There are 375-400 Calamus species. There are 175 species in tropical Asia.
Growing Lawyer vine, Yellow Wait-a-while, Yellow Lawyer Cane
Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seed. Seed should be sown fresh. Seed grow within 6-12 months. Seedlings are difficult to transplant.
Edible Uses: The base of the plant is roasted, peeled, then pounded before eating.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 107 | 1.6 | - | - | - | - | 70.3 |
| Tubers | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Leaves | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Nuts | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Bulb | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Shoots | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Roots | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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