| Elephant Ear | |
| Elephant's Ear | |
| Taro |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial or Dappled Shade Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5a |
| Leaves: | Malodorous |
| Flower Time: | Late fall or early winter: loeansaS |
| Inflorescence Type: | Catkin |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Terrariums |
| Uses: | Dried Flower |
| Eating Methods: | Fermented |
| Resistances: | Squirrels Pollution Tolerates foot traffic |
| Toxicity: | Roots are poisonous: aitAtmoetxt tlt n ttix tutot opg.n.a m a sos aaarosT petso ahordnloica sh arsnrcdcgelp y,nnaidaacls chlcl oua un if |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Can handle transplanting: iod b istmnnthhR yaiscleomm nfr weirm ts ae t.nhbechei rghavicoritianceeo |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root Division Bulbs |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Genetically Modified |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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