Konjak (scientific name: Amorphophallus konjac), also known as konjac yam, is commonly called magic yam,, or in Chinese. In ancient China, it was also referred to as evil yam.Since ancient times, konjak has been known as.In Japan, it is also known as and is alternatively named (from Kaiyao Bencao), (from Gujing Bencao), (from Jiangxi Xingan), (from Jiangxi Wanian), (from Jiangxi Dingnan), (from Jiangxi Fengcheng),, (from Shaanxi),,, (from Jiangxi),, (from Guangxi Hechi), or (from Yunnan Simao). It is a perennial herbaceous plant with tuberous roots.
