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Yes, in the same sense that "potato" is a plant. Taro is the word used for the semi-edible (that is: it's edible after cooking; it's somewhat toxic raw) tuber of several species of plant.

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What is a hawaiian taro?

Taro comes from the Kalo plant, and is very important to Hawaiians. They have many taro farms and it is pretty tasty! The Kalo plant is to Hawaiians as the buffalo is to Native Americans


What native Hawaiian food is made from the root of the taro plant?

Taro makes poi.


What is another Aroid plant also known as taro?

Taro is the native name for Colocasia antiquorum.


How can you make paper out of taro leaves?

Though one can make paper from any plant but it is not economically advisable to make paper from taro plant leaves or any other plant leaves.


What is the starchy tuberous of the taro plant?

a root


What is a taro field?

A taro field is an area of land where taro plants are cultivated. Taro is a tropical plant grown primarily for its starchy corm, which is used in cooking in many parts of the world. Taro fields are typically flooded with water, as taro plants thrive in wet conditions.


What is a four letter word for a starchy tropical plant?

taro


What is the edible root of the taro plant called?

Poi is a paste made when cooked taro root is mashed and mixed with water.


What is a starchy food made from the underground stem of the taro plant?

poi


How do you plant a taro?

To plant taro, ensure the soil is rich, moist, and well-draining. Cut a healthy taro corm into sections with at least one bud, then plant them about 2-3 inches deep in the soil. Keep the soil consistently moist and plant in a location with partial shade.


What is a tropical Asian plant with fleshy leaves cultivated for its large edible rootstock?

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Why is a dasheen or taro called a dasheen?

A dasheen is also known as taro because both terms refer to the same plant, Colocasia esculenta. The term "dasheen" is commonly used in the Caribbean, while "taro" is more widely recognized in other regions.