Eddoe or eddo (Colocasia antiquorum) is a species in genus Colocasia, [2] a tropical vegetable, closely related to taro (dasheen, Colocasia esculenta), which is primarily used for its thickened stems .
There are numerous species of Colocasia. [1][3][4][10] Colocasia antiquorum, [11][12] sometimes considered a synonym of C. esculenta. [13] Colocasia species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Palpifer murinus and Palpifer sexnotatus.
May 29, 2024 · Colocasia antiquorum is characterized by its smaller, more compact corms compared to Colocasia esculenta. These corms are typically oval-shaped and have a smooth, light-colored skin. The leaves of Colocasia antiquorum are also distinct, with a more rounded, arrow-shaped appearance.
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Colocasia antiquorum 'Illustris' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial aquatic aroid bulb / corm / tuber or perennial with black, blue and variegated foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter flowers emerge.
Colocasia antiquorum is a broadleaf deciduous or evergreen perennial aquatic aroid perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and standing water - regular water.
Herbs, perennial, terrestrial, with stolons (stoloniferous runners) and a usually erect rhizome. Rhizome 120-135 × 12-18 cm; stolons (stoloniferous runners) 6-12, trailing horizontally, pale green to pale purple, simple, thin, 70-80 × ca. 0.5 cm; …