A close up of the stem, showing the similarity to celery.

(1/6) A close up of the stem, showing the similarity to celery.

Tahitian spinach Colocasia esculenta

(2/6) Tahitian spinach Colocasia esculenta By Wildfeuer [GFDL, CC-BY-SA-3.0, CC BY 2.5] (Photo Credits)

The stems of Tahitian spinach are a great addition to stirfrys and will marinate beautifully soaking up lots of flavour.

(3/6) The stems of Tahitian spinach are a great addition to stirfrys and will marinate beautifully soaking up lots of flavour.

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Leaf of the Tahitian Spinach

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Tahitian Spinach

Colocasia esculenta
Fruit Trees > Perennial vegetables > Tahitian Spinach
This particular Taro was developed for its yield of edible leaves and stems rather than its roots. The leaves and leaf stems are eaten as a cooked, green vegetable. This plant has a Weed Warning. Weed Warning: Tahitian Spinach is prone to producing a mul... Read More
Other Names: Tahitian Spinach, Taro, Cocoyam, Celery Stem Taro

$12.90 ($12.90-$17.90 choose a size)

Buy 4+ @$12.90ea usually:$17.90ea Aramex Free Freight

Specifications of Tahitian Spinach

Preferred Climate Subtropical, Warm TemperateLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From RhizomeLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 1-2m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Sometimes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA

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