species 25,469 observations

Taro

Colocasia esculenta

Field notes

Supports All

6 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Brazilian Skipper, Ipsilon Dart Moth, Pink Scavenger Caterpillar Moth, Pickerelweed Borer Moth 4
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Citron Bug 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist Wet
Soil: Loam Clay
Resists: Wet soil
Habit: Clumping Horizontal Spreading
Plant type: Perennial Houseplant Poisonous Water plant

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.