colocasia

• Designação comum ao gênero Colocasia, plantas herbáceas perenes tuberosas originárias da Ásia tropical, cujo representante mais conhecido é o taro; também se refere ao próprio taro (Colocasia esculenta) e, às vezes, a plantas semelhantes de outros gêneros.

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.

   Gênero de plantas tropicais

   • 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.

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