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What is Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G. Don in telugu?

Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G. Don

Alocasia macrorrhizos is a species of flowering plant native to rainforests from Malaysia to Queensland and has been cultivated for centuries on many Pacific islands and elsewhere in the tropics. Common names include giant taro, ʻape, giant alocasia and pai. In Australia it is known as the cunjevoi. It is edible in tuber form after being boiled thoroughly. Its leaves make for natural umbrellas.

In Telugu, Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G. Don is known by Chara kanda or Sara chema.

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