What is eddoe in hindi?
The species Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott is known by the common name Eddoe in English.
- Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott
Colocasia esculenta (commonly known as taro) is a plant which was probably native to Malaysia. It is cultivated mainly as a root vegetable thanks to its edible corms. Its leaves, stem, and flowers are also consumed. The plant is however toxic in raw form and needs to be cooked to reduce the effects of the calcium oxalate within it.
In Hindi, Eddoe (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) is known by Akhi dhueva, Arvi, Ashukachu, Auri, Avois, Ghoya, Ghuiya, Ghuiyan, Ghuya, Ghwiya, Gorikachu, Jangli ghuya, Kachalu, or Kachu.
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- —French proverb