Concept information
Preferred term
Colocasia
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Dasheen
- Dasheens
Scope note
- A plant genus of the family ARACEAE. Members contain acrid calcium oxalate and LECTINS. Polynesians prepare the root into poi. Common names of Taro and Coco Yam (Cocoyam) may be confused with other ARACEAE; XANTHOSOMA; or with common yam (DIOSCOREA).
History note
- 2003
In other languages
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Finnish
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Colocasia
-
taarojen suku
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Swedish
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Taro
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D031060
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