Saturday, July 21, 2012

Plants: Colocasia esculenta, taro, gabi


Taro is commonly called gabi in the Philippines and is an important food source in the sinigang and porridge dishes . Taro or gabi can grow to large sizes if allowed. Here is a photo, taken at Bocal-Bocal Springs, Alangilan, Bacolod City:


More photos will be added!


Here are more modestly sized gabis.

PlantColocasia esculenta
Common namegabi, taro
CameraOlympus VG-110 (first photo), HS25EXR (second set)
PhotographerDr. Ernesto P. Adorio
Referencehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taro

Revisions
  • First version, July 21, 2012






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