Colocasia esculenta
coco-yam, eddo, elephant-ear-plant, taro root, wild taro
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Family: Araceae · Type: Herb
Conservation status: Cal-IPC Yes
Colocasia esculenta (coco-yam) is a California herb in the Araceae family, recognized by Only Colocasia in California.
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Only Colocasia in California
Conservation status
Cal-IPC Yes
How to tell it apart
Differentiators are not available at this time.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Colocasia esculenta belong to?
Colocasia esculenta is in the Araceae family, genus Colocasia.
Is Colocasia esculenta invasive in California?
Colocasia esculenta is listed by Cal-IPC with an invasiveness rating of Yes.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Last updated 2026-10-07
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