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• n  herb of the Pacific islands grown throughout the tropics for its edible root and in temperate areas as an ornamental for its large glossy leaves

• taro
• taro plant
• dalo
• dasheen
• Colocasia esculenta

News & Articles

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• Elephant Ears to be removed from river
  By By Dalton Sweat - Staff Reporter Large, bright-green leaves line the edge of the San Marcos River like the shields of ancient solders, standing shoulder to shoulder, protecting the river’s bank. These heart-shaped leafs, commonly referred to as Elephant Ears (Colocasia esculenta), have drooped over the banks of the San Marcos River since the 1800s. But they won’t be hanging around much longer ...
  Nov. 8, 2013 - San Marcos Daily Record