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Preferred term

Colocasia  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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).

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Entry terms

  • Dasheen
  • txid4459
  • txid4460

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-QV6LZ3MW-J

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