*Alocasia macrorrhizos (Linnaeus) G. Don. Common name: Giant Taro. Habitat: Wet, disturbed areas, dumpsites. Distribution: Native of tropical Asia.
Origin/Endemic status: E. and se. Asia
Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA22, K4, WH3; Arum macrorrhizon L. Basionym: Arum macrorrhizon L. 1753
Links to other floras: = Alocasia macrorrhizos - FNA22
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACW
- Great Plains: FACW
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