Tannia, corm
The starchy corm of the yautia plant, a staple food in tropical areas. This term can be used to describe the corm of different species, inclding Xhantosoma sagittifolium and Xanthosoma caracu. To further specify the species and/or cultivar, use the [variety](/schema/Product#variety) field.
Also known as: Tannia; Arrowleaf elephant ear; Arrowleaf elephant's ear; American taro; Blue taro; Purple taro; Purplestem tannia; Purple elephant's ear; Yautia
- Term type: Crop
- Units: kg
- Scientific name: Xanthosoma spp.
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HESTIA Glossary