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Colocasia esculenta
(L.)

Common names: Taro, dasheen, toran, gabi, abi, avi, khoai môn, Arbi, Arvi, kochu, Caladium, Elephant Ears, Green Taro, Malanga
Group:
Angiosperm
IPNI:
1170772-2

Descriptors

leaf blade: saggitate
leaf margin: undulate
inflorescence: Spadix

Measurements

overall height: 90.0-180.0 cm

Toxic to

human

Toxins contained

calcium oxalate

Colors

inflorescence (petals)

  •  
    yellow
  •  
    white

Soil moisture preference

  • moist

light preference

  • partial shade