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taro root

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  1. taro, taro root, cocoyam, dasheen, eddanoun

    tropical starchy tuberous root

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  1. taro root

    Taro () (Colocasia esculenta) is a root vegetable. It is the most widely cultivated species of several plants in the family Araceae that are used as vegetables for their corms, leaves, and petioles. Taro corms are a food staple in African, Oceanic, and South Asian cultures (similar to yams). Taro is believed to be one of the earliest cultivated plants.

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  1. taro root

    Taro root, also known as Colocasia esculenta, is a starchy, tuberous vegetable that is native to Southeast Asia and Southern India, but now cultivated and used in numerous cuisines worldwide. The plant has large, green, heart-shaped leaves and grows underground like a potato. Its flesh can range from white to purple and has a slightly sweet, nutty flavor. Taro root is a rich source of dietary fibre and essential vitamins and minerals, particularly potassium and vitamin C. It needs to be properly cooked before consumption, as raw taro contains calcium oxalate which can be harmful.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of taro root in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of taro root in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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