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Bookmark or Share- Taro | Description, Plant, Root, Edible, Poisonous, & Facts | BritannicaTaro, herbaceous plant of the arum family (Araceae) and its edible rootlike corm. It is likely native to southeastern Asia and is a staple crop on Pacific islands. The starchy underground corm, called ‘taro root,’ is eaten as a cooked vegetable, made into puddings and breads, and also made into Polynesian poi.
- What Is Taro and How Do You Use It? - AllrecipesOrigin: The taro plant — sometimes called the "potato of the tropics" — is native to Southeast Asia and staple in many tropical and subtropical parts of the world. The potato plant ( Solanum tuberosum ) is native to the Americas and a member of the nightshade genus, which also includes tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants.
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