Colocasia

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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.
Noun
  1. small genus of perennial tuberous herbs of tropical Asia: taro

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