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Colocasia Species - Alocasia Species, Elephant Ears, Taro - Identification & Pictures. Edible & Medicinal Foraging Guide

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Edible Plants & Mushrooms

Colocasia species

Colocasia species

  • Scientific Name: Colocasia species
  • Common Name(s): Alocasia species, Elephant ears, Taro
  • Edible: yes
  • Medicinal: no
  • Parts Used: root, stem, fruit, leaf
  • Logos
    13 Aug, 2008

    CAUTION--If eaten raw, these plants will cause a serious inflammation of the mouth and throat.
    Current Rating: 0.0000
    Logos
    13 Aug, 2008

    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.
    Current Rating: 0.0000
    Logos
    13 Aug, 2008

    Habitat and Distribution: These plants grow in the humid tropics. Look for them in fields and near homesites and villages.
    Current Rating: 0.0000
    Logos
    13 Aug, 2008

    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.
    Current Rating: 0.0000

    Locations Found

    Virgin Islands (British)

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