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Colocasia Esculenta.
Colocasia Esculenta - as a noun
Herb of the pacific islands grown throughout the tropics for its edible root and in temperate areas as an ornamental for its large glossy leaves
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dalodasheentarotaro plantExample Sentences
"The roots of colocasia esculenta are starchy and are commonly used in cooking."
"In some cultures, colocasia esculenta is known as taro."
"The leaves of colocasia esculenta can be used to wrap food for cooking."
"The corms of colocasia esculenta are rich in vitamins and minerals."
"Some varieties of colocasia esculenta have purple stems and leaves."