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Araceae
Alocasia

not marked as a favorite taxon *Alocasia macrorrhizos (Linnaeus) G. Don. Common name: Giant Taro. Habitat: Wet, disturbed areas, dumpsites. Distribution: Native of tropical Asia.

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Origin/Endemic status: E., se., and s. Asia

Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA22, K4, NS, POWO, WH3, not formally treated; Arum macrorrhizon L.; = n/a — S. 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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