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''Colocasia esculenta'' is a tropical plant grown primarily for its edible [[corm]], a [[root vegetable]] known as '''Coco''', '''Tannia''' or '''Taro'''. It is believed to be one of the earliest cultivated plants.<br />
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Its primary use, is the consumption of its edible [[corm]] and leaves. In its raw form the plant is toxic due to the presence of calcium oxalate, although the toxin is destroyed by cooking and the presence of needle-shaped raphides in the plant cells. However it can be rendered palatable by cooking, or by steeping in cold water overnight.<br />
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Corms of the small round variety are peeled and [[boiled]], sold either frozen, bagged in its own liquids, or canned. The leaves are rich in vitamins and minerals.<br />
==See also==<br />
* '''There is a very comprehensive [[List of tubers|list of corms and tubers here]]'''<br />
*''see [[Cocoa]] for chocolate''<br />
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