Colocasia gigantea
English names: Thailand giant, elephant ear, giant taro
Latin name: Colocasia gigantea
Family: Arum - Araceae
Origin: Southeast Asia
This perennial grows to 1.5 to 3 metres tall, with a large tuber and bulky leaves. The shoots are edible, and are used in Asian cuisine; in Japan, as an ingredient of miso soup, chanpuru dishes and sushi.
