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Xanthosoma robustum

Plants

Family: Araceae · Genus: Xanthosoma

Xanthosoma robustum

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Xanthosoma robustum, also known as Elephant Ear, is a robust herbaceous plant native to Central Mexico and Central America that can grow up to 4 meters tall. It's an important plant with uses in medicine, environmental applications, and as a food source. This species has large, waxy, green leaves that can grow over a meter long. The plant also produces distinct inflorescences with a white to yellowish-green spathe and a pale yellow to ochre spadix.

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Growing details and traits for Xanthosoma robustum in the Library.

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