What is another word for Genus Colocasia?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs kˌə͡ʊləkˈe͡ɪzi͡ə] (IPA) 
Genus Colocasia is a group of tropical plants that belong to the Araceae family. They are popularly known as "elephant ears" because of the shape and size of their leaves. Genus Colocasia is also commonly referred to as taro, which is the name of the edible corm that grows at the base of the plant. Other synonyms for this group of plants include Eddoe, Dasheen, and Malanga. The different species within the Genus Colocasia have varying leaf shapes, colors, and sizes. They are widely cultivated as ornamental plants and food crops in many parts of the world.
