Black Stem Taro is a species that has been under
confusion for a long time. It is a robust plant that can grow up to 2 m
tall. It is similar to Colocasia esculenta, but has narrower and more
oblong leaves. Leaves are green, tinged with purple. Leaf-stalks are
dark purple in color. Flower-cluster-stalk is also purple in color, and
the spathe is bright yellow. Black Stem Taro is native to NE India to
China (W. & S. Yunnan) and N. Indo-China. Flowering: May-September.
Identification credit: Tabish
Photographed in Imphal, Manipur.
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