Colocasia antiquorum 'Illustris' (Imperial Taro)
Colocasia 'Illustris'
Botanical name: Colocasia antiquorum
Common name: Imperial Taro
Cultivar: 'Illustris'
Family: Araceae
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Hardiness: 30°F
Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorum 'Illustris' features striking foliage that emerges bright green and gradually deepens to near-black as the season progresses, with vivid green veins providing a bold contrast and serving as the cultivar s most distinctive trait.
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Colocasia 'Illustris'
Colocasia antiquorum 'Illustris', commonly known as the Imperial Taro or Elephant Ear, is a striking ornamental plant prized for its dramatic, dark purple and green heart-shaped leaves.
Colocasia antiquorum 'Illustris'
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