Colocasia

COLOCASIA

Colocasia esculenta is grown throughout the tropics and sub-tropics as a foodstuff. The starchy tubers are used in similar ways to potaoes. As a result of it's wide range, there are a large number of varieties. They are not particularly hardy, but the tubers can be lifted, dried and stored for the winter without difficulty. There are a number of other species. Colocasia gaoligongensis from China, seems to be more or less hardy, but benefits from warm spring weather to give it a good start.

Colocasia aquatilis

Colocasia esculenta

Colocasia esculenta antiquorum 'Illustris'

Colocasia esculenta 'Big Dipper '

Colocasia esculenta'Black Magic'

Colocasia esculenta'Black Marble'

Colocasia esculenta 'Chicago Harlequin '

Colocasia esculenta'Clone 3'

Colocasia esculenta 'Coffee Cups '

Colocasia esculenta 'Elepaio '

Colocasia esculenta'Fontanesii'

Colocasia esculenta 'Jacks Giant '