Elephant-yam, a rare plant species cultivated in Hong Kong Park Conservatory for the first time has recently started to blossom.

Elephant-yam, its scientific name is Amorphophallus paeoniifolius, is naturally distributed in tropical and sub-tropical regions of the Eastern Hemisphere. A corpse-like smell will be produced during the flowering period, attracting flies and insects to help its pollination. After processing, its stem tuber can be used to produce konjac food.

Elephant-yam and two other Amorphophallus species of the same family as well as other special plant species including Rose Grape, Burdock, Vanilla, Common Rue, Peppermint, Rosemary, Cacao Tree and Breadfruit Tree are now shown in the Hong Kong Park.

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