colocasia

• Genre de plantes herbacées vivaces à tubercules, originaires des régions tropicales d'Asie, dont certaines espèces comme le taro sont cultivées pour leurs tubercules comestibles. Ce sont de grandes plantes à feuilles en forme de cœur ou de bouclier.

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.

   colocase

   • 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.

   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.

   Synonymescocoyamdasheeneddoelephant eartaro