dalo

• Substantiv, das die auf pazifischen Inseln beheimatete, in den Tropen wegen ihrer essbaren Wurzelknolle kultivierte und in gemäßigten Zonen als Zierpflanze mit großen glänzenden Blättern angebaute Pflanze bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a herb of the Pacific islands, cultivated throughout the tropics for its edible root and also grown in temperate areas as an ornamental plant for its large glossy leaves.

1. Taro plantB1formal

   A tropical herb grown for its edible starchy root and large glossy leaves, commonly cultivated in the Pacific Islands and other warm regions.

   Taro

   • Dalo is a staple food in many Pacific Island cultures.
   • The farmer harvested the dalo roots for the market.
   • Dalo leaves are also used in traditional cooking.

   Synonymecocoyamcolocasiadasheeneddotaro