What is seppan kizhangu in kannada?
The species Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott is known by the common name Seppan-kizhangu in Tamil.
- 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 Kannada, Seppan kizhangu (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) is known by Alavi, Avigedde, Kachchi, Keeshina gedde, Kesave dantu, Kesavina gedde, Kesavu, Saave gedde, Shaame gedde, Shaave gedde, or Shamagadde.
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- He who wants fruit should not pick flowers.
- —Indian proverb