Taro (Colocasia esculenta)
Taro, also known as Yam, Madhumbe, Magogoya, Arbi, Caladium, Malanga , Coco yam, Dasheen
Taro (Colocasia esculenta), originating from southern India and Southeast Asia, is a tropical plant primarily cultivated for its edible starchy roots. It holds historical significance as one of the oldest cultivated crops and is used in a variety of culinary dishes.
Key Facts About Taro
Attributes of Taro
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
1 m to 2 m
Spread
90 cm to 1.8 m
Leaf Color
Green Red Variegated Purple
Flower Size
2 cm
Flower Color
White Yellow
Scientific Classification of Taro
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Water plantains and allies
Family
Arum
Genus
Colocasia
Species
Taro
Toxicity
ingestion, skin contact