A Beautiful and Edible Delight: Taro or Elephant Ear?
Colocasia antiquorum Illustris
🍀 A Beautiful and Edible Delight: Taro or Elephant Ear?
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- 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. While it is primarily cultivated for aesthetic purposes in gardens, ponds, and containers, it does have edible potential.
- Young Leaves: The young leaves of Colocasia antiquorum can be consumed when thoroughly cooked.
- Tuber (Corm): The corms, or underground stems, of this species are edible but must be cooked properly (may cause irritation if consumed raw).
- This cultivar thrives in moist, shaded environments, making it ideal for bog gardens, water features, and shaded landscapes. It prefers consistently moist or boggy soil and can tolerate dappled sunlight.
- The plant is fast-growing and can reach heights of 5–6 feet, adding a tropical flair to your garden.
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