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