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Colocasia species
Taro plant
Scientific Name: Colocasia species
Common Name(s): Alocasia species, Elephant ears, Taro
Edible: yes
Medicinal: no
Parts Used: root, stem, fruit, leaf
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CAUTION--If eaten raw, these plants will cause a serious inflammation of the mouth and throat. |
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Description: All plants in these groups have large leaves, sometimes up to 1.8 meters tall, that grow from a very short stem. The rootstock is thick and fleshy and filled with starch. |
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Habitat and Distribution: These plants grow in the humid tropics. Look for them in fields and near homesites and villages. |
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Edible Parts: All parts of the plant are edible when boiled or roasted. When boiling, change the water once to get rid of any poison. |
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Locations Found
Virgin Islands (British)
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