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Colocasia esculenta, commonly known as taro, is a perennial herb native to the tropical regions of Asia, including Assam, Bangladesh, China South-Central and Southeast, East Himalaya, India, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Nepal, Sumatera, and Taiwan. Colocasia esculenta (Latin: Colocasia esculenta) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Colocasia esculenta is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Colocasia esculenta is a member native to ASS, BAN, CHC, CHS, EHM, and IND. Colocasia esculenta thrives in moist to wet soils and prefers partial sun or shade.
Colocasia esculenta grows best in USDA zone 9-11, full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist, wet water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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