Alocasia plumbea

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Alocasia plumbea
Black Taro; Metallic Taro

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DERIVATION

Alocasia	- From the Greek a- (not) and locasia (lotus root), referring to its similarity to Colocasia
plumbea	- Lead, referring to coloring

FAMILY

Araceae (Arum Family) Other Plants in the Arum Family

HABIT

Herbaceous | Rhizomatous

RANGE

Java

LEAF TYPE

Evergreen

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 9 (Coldest zone where hardy)

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Sun | Partial shade

COMMON NAME(S)

Black Taro | Metallic Taro

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