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Colocasia, Elephant Ear, Taro 'Nawao'

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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Species

esculenta (es-kew-LEN-tuh)

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Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

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Athens, OH | December 2007 | neutral

Short to Medium height.
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