colocasia

• Género de plantas herbáceas perennes con tubérculos, nativas de regiones tropicales de Asia, conocidas por especies como el taro, y por sus hojas grandes en forma de oreja de elefante.

A small genus of perennial tuberous herbs native to tropical Asia, commonly known for species such as taro.

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1. Genus of tropical plantsC1formal

   A small genus of perennial tuberous herbs native to tropical Asia, known for their edible corms and leaves.

   Colocasia

   • Colocasia species are widely cultivated in Southeast Asia for their starchy tubers.
   • The large leaves of Colocasia are often used in traditional cooking.
   • Botanists classify taro under the genus Colocasia.

2. Taro plantB2formal

   A plant of this genus, especially Colocasia esculenta, grown for its edible corms and leaves.

   Colocasia, taro

   • Colocasia is a staple food in many Pacific Island cultures.
   • The farmer harvested a large crop of Colocasia from the flooded fields.
   • Colocasia leaves are also used in soups and stews.

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