Definitions for xanthosoma

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Xanthosoma, genus Xanthosoma(noun)

    tropical American tuberous perennials

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Xanthosoma

    A plant genus of the family ARACEAE. The common names of 'Coco Yam' (Cocoyam) or 'Elephant's Ear' may be confused with COLOCASIA and other ARACEAE or with common yam (DIOSCOREA). It contains LECTINS.


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