Alocasia is a genus of broad-leaved rhizomatous or tuberous perennials from the family Araceae. There are 79 species native to tropical and subtropical Asia to Eastern Australia, and widely cultivated elsewhere.
The large cordate or sagittate leaves grow to a length of 20 to 90 cm on long petioles. Their araceous flowers grow at the end of a short stalk, but are not conspicuous; often hidden behind the leaf petioles.
The corms of some species can be processed to make them edible, but the raw plants contain raphid or raphide crystals of Calcium oxalate along with other irritants (possibly including proteases) that can numb and swell the tongue and pharynx; they cause difficulty in breathing, and sharp pain in the throat. The lower parts of the plant contain the highest concentrations of the poison. Prolonged boiling before serving or processing may reduce the risks, and acidic fruit such as tamarind may dissolve the raphides. However the species vary in toxicity, and it is dangerous to experiment with the edibility of any Alocasia.
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Elephant Ear
This is one of the plants that I've wanted for a while. I've never ordered plants online so I was a little nervous. But let me tell you.. I am so incredibly happy with the plants I ordered. They are healthy, beautiful, and thriving. Absolutely ordering more soon
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alocasia kuching mask
plants arrived in decent condition..size was not bad, but they weren't quite as large and sturdy as the regal shields I'd received the week before..overall I'm satisfied though , since they should grow fast!
