Colocasia
Definition
Noun 1. A small genus of perennial, tuberous herbs native to tropical Asia: Colocasia is the scientific genus name for a group of plants, the most well-known of which is taro (Colocasia esculenta). Plants in this genus are characterized by their large, heart-shaped leaves and starchy, edible corms (tubers).
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Colocasia is an important food crop in many tropical regions.
- The large, dramatic leaves of Colocasia are popular in ornamental gardening.
- Taro, a species of Colocasia, is used to make poi.
Advanced Usage
- "Colocasia esculenta": The full botanical name for the most common cultivated species, known as taro, dasheen, or eddoe.
- Colocasia esculenta has been cultivated for thousands of years for its edible corm.
Variants and Related Words
- Taro (n): The common name for , referring to the plant or its edible starchy corm.
- Taro root is a staple food in Hawaii.
- Elephant ear (n): A common name for plants in the genus and related genera, referring to the shape and size of their leaves.
- She planted elephant ears along the pond for a tropical effect.
Synonyms
- Taro plant
- Dasheen (primarily for the cultivated form)
Related Terms
- Corm (n): The short, swollen, underground plant stem that serves as a storage organ, characteristic of .
- The corm of the colocasia is harvested and cooked.
- Aroid (n): A member of the Araceae family, which includes the genus .
- Colocasia is a type of aroid commonly grown for food and decoration.
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small genus of perennial tuberous herbs of tropical Asia: taro
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