Taro Root, can be used as a starchy vegetable or perennial Elephant Ear plant.
Taro Root Taro Root can be used in 2 ways . It can be consumed as a starchy vegetable and can be grown ornamental perennial plant which is referred to as “Elephant Ears”.Taro (Colocasia esculenta), commonly referred to as “taro root,” is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It produces a starchy underground corm with brown outer skin and a white flesh with purple specks. Taro root is eaten as a cooked vegetable, used in puddings and breads, and made into Polynesian poi. It has a nutty, sweet flavor .Taro is a food staple in African, Oceanic and South Asian cultures. People usually consume its edible corm and leaves. The corms, which have a light purple color due to phenolic pigments, are roasted, baked or boiled. The natural sugars give a sweet, nutty flavor. The starch is easily digestible, and since the grains are fine and small it is often used for baby food. Roots can come in various sizes and shape form. Sellers cannot control the size and shape . Returns/Replacements/refunds are not accepted due to its taste (which is a matter of personal preference) .
