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by MikeV

Piialii (Ahapii, Moiula, Mokohe)

February 23, 2008 in Grows: Wetland, Origin: Hawaiian, Taro & Ti Collection, Taro: Unclassified, Use: Poi Taro by MikeV

General characteristics: Short, erect, stocky, maturing within 8 to 12 months, producing from 2 to 5 oha; easily distinguished by broad, crinkly blades and short, stocky, dark green petioles tinged with pink.

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Apu (Oapu)

February 23, 2008 in Grows: Wetland, Origin: Hawaiian, Taro & Ti Collection, Taro: Unclassified, Use: Table Taro by MikeV

General characteristics: Short, moderately spreading, stocky, maturing within 6 to 9 months, producing from 10 to 15 oha; resembles Apuwai very closely, the latter having a more crinkled leaf blade and a deeper-set piko.

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Apuwai

February 23, 2008 in Grows: Wetland, Origin: Hawaiian, Taro: Unclassified, Use: Lau Taro, Use: Poi Taro by MikeV

General characteristics: Short, moderately spreading, very stocky, maturing within 6 to 9 months, producing from 5 to 10 oha; readily identified by the cup-shaped, definitely crinkled blades and the light self-green petioles.

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Kai Kea (Ala Kea)

February 23, 2008 in Grows: Wetland, Origin: Hawaiian, Taro & Ti Collection, Taro: Kai, Use: Poi Taro by MikeV

General characteristics: Medium in height, well spreading, maturing within 8 to 12 months, producing from 5 to 10 oha; except for the pinkish flush near petiole base, it is very similar to Kai Ala.

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Kai Ala (Ala, Ala Keokeo)

February 23, 2008 in Grows: Wetland, Origin: Hawaiian, Taro: Kai, Use: Poi Taro by MikeV

General characteristics: Medium in height, well spreading, maturing within 8 to 12 months, producing from 5 to 10 oha; identified by widely spreading, light yellowish-green to almost whitish petioles.

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Kai Uliuli (Kai Eleele)

February 23, 2008 in Grows: Wetland, Origin: Hawaiian, Taro: Kai, Use: Poi Taro by MikeV

General characteristics: Medium in height, well spreading, maturing within 8 to 12 months, producing from 5 to 10 oha; identified by light reddish-brown tinge of petioles.

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Tahitian

February 22, 2008 in Grows: Upland, Taro: Unclassified, Use: Table Taro by MikeV

General characteristics: Medium in height, moderately spreading, stocky, maturing within 9 to 12 months, producing from 2 to 5 oha; similar to Manapiko but with much lighter petioles and leaf blades.

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Manapiko

February 22, 2008 in Grows: Upland, Origin: Hawaiian, Taro: Unclassified, Use: Table Taro by MikeV

General characteristics: Medium in height, erect, stocky, maturing within 12 to 15 months, producing from 2 to 5 oha; recognized by purplish blotching on piko extending along midrib and on primary veins of the lobes, forming a more or less distinct Y.

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by MikeV

Uahiapele

February 22, 2008 in Grows: Wetland, Origin: Hawaiian, Taro & Ti Collection, Taro: Unclassified, Use: Poi Taro by MikeV

General characteristics: Medium in height, slender, moderately spreading, maturing in about 12 months, producing fairly numerous oha (usually over 10); readily identified by mottled green and purplish leaf blades.

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by MikeV

Elepaio

February 22, 2008 in Grows: Upland, Origin: Hawaiian, Taro: Unclassified, Use: Poi Taro by MikeV

General characteristics: Short to medium in height, moderately spreading, stocky, maturing within 7 to 12 months, producing from 5 to 10 oha; readily identified by green- and white-mottled leaves.

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