Colocasia esculenta (Elephant Ear)

Scientific Name - Colocasia esculenta
Common Name - Elephant Ear

Colocasia esculenta is a tuberous plant with large leaves that resemble elephant ears or heart shaped leaves. The foliage measures 2-3 ft long and 1-2 ft across on 3 ft long stalks that all emerge from the upright tuberous rootstock. In cultivated plants the flowers are rarely seen. In the wild the flower is a pale green spathe and spadix. It performs well in full sun to deep shaded areas.