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Chinese taro (Araceae) |
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Perennial plant originating in East Asia with leaves similar to taro growing on its fleshy and fat rhizome, can reach a height of up to 2 meters. Since at a glance it resembles taro, its stem and tubers may be ingested accidentally as taro. Characteristics
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