Learn about Taro Plant | Karkalo Gaava Pidhaalu
Karkalo Gaava Pidhaalu - Taro (कर्कलो गाभा पिँडालु) Learn about Taro Plant | Karkalo Gaava Pidhaalu Karkalo is the Nepali name for the taro plant, which comes from the tuberous root. Nepalese use all three parts of the plant including the leaves (karkalo ko paat), the young stalks (gaaba or gaava), and the taro tubers or corms (pidhaalu) to prepare various dishes. Common name: Colocasia , Taro Leaf, Dasheen, Arbi Patta Botanical name: Colocasia antiquorum Origin: SE Asia, Nepal and India Karkalo leaf is grown from taro tuber. It is a tall-growing plant that has clusters of attractive, heart-shaped leaves resembling the beautiful ornamental variety of Elephant ear plant . The leaves are usually broad, bright green in color, and velvety to touch. Karkalo is the Nepali name for the taro plant, which comes from the tuberous root. Nepalese use all three parts of the plant includ...