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Xanthosoma brasiliense

Plants

Family: Araceae · Genus: Xanthosoma

Xanthosoma brasiliense

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Xanthosoma brasiliense is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae. Common names include Tahitian spinach, tannier spinach, belembe, and Tahitian taro. It is one of several leaf vegetables used to make callaloo, and it may be called calalu in Puerto Rico.

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Growing details and traits for Xanthosoma brasiliense in the Library.

No cultivars in the Library yet — the full profile above covers the species itself.