Cocoyam - Colocasia Esculenta
Cocoyams are herbaceous perennial plants belonging to the family Araceae and are grown primarily for their edible roots.
Cocoyam also known as Taro root, is a nutritious root vegetable that is eaten across the African continent. The Igbos call the ground cocoyam EDE.
The root is peeled and dried, then ground into a fine powder that is then used as a soup or stew thickener.
These roots are known as Yam in Malaysia and Singapore. Other countries know them as Kalo, Dasheen, Edo, Madhumbe, Marope, Magogoya, Arbi, Patra or Godere.
Cocoyams are herbaceous perennial plants belonging to the family Araceae and are grown primarily for their edible roots.
Cocoyam also known as Taro root, is a nutritious root vegetable that is eaten across the African continent. The Igbos call the ground cocoyam EDE.
The root is peeled and dried, then ground into a fine powder that is then used as a soup or stew thickener.
These roots are known as Yam in Malaysia and Singapore. Other countries know them as Kalo, Dasheen, Edo, Madhumbe, Marope, Magogoya, Arbi, Patra or Godere.
