dalo

• Substantivo que designa a planta herbácea dos Araceae, conhecida como taro, cultivada nas regiões tropicais pelo seu caule subterrâneo comestível e também usada em zonas temperadas como planta ornamental de folhas grandes e brilhantes.

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.

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   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.

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