Grown from seed. Basal tuber measures 87 cm circumference. Sap stains deep saffron, extremely bitter to taste. leaves and stems reddish glaucous. Original seed collected by L.S.Smith. "Note: This specimen represents a plant found in a limited area in Cape York Peninsula, North Queensland and believed by the late Mr. L.S. Smith to be an undescribed species. The specimen was grown from seed collected by Mr. Smith.. The plant is apparently dioecious and has a large tuber, and thin wiry stem." [S.L. Everist, Dec 1971]