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Colocasia, Elephant Ear, Taro 'Manini Toretore'

Colocasiaesculenta

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Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Colocasia (kol-oh-KAY-see-uh)

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esculenta (es-kew-LEN-tuh)

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24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

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Colocasia, Elephant Ear, Taro 'Manini Toretore'

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