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Alocasia macrorrhizos, commonly known as elephant ear, is a perennial herb native to the Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Maluku, New Guinea, Philippines, Queensland, Solomon Islands, and Sulawesi. Alocasia macrorrhizos (Latin: Alocasia macrorrhizos) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Alocasia macrorrhizos is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Alocasia macrorrhizos is a member native to BIS, BOR, MOL, NWG, PHI, and QLD. Alocasia macrorrhizos thrives in partial sun to full shade and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Alocasia macrorrhizos grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun, partial sun/shade, full shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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