Archive for the ‘Multiplies: Rhizome’


Kaanoi

Published October 1st, 2008 in Grows: Upland, Grows: Wetland, Multiplies: Rhizome, Origin: Hawaiian, Taro & Ti Collection, Taro: Unclassified, Use: Poi Taro, Use: Table Taro | No Comments »

General characteristics: Medium in height, erect, maturing in 8 to 12 months, producing numerous runners but no oha; characterized by purplish-red petioles with reddish-lilac edges.

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Kakakura Ula (Kakakura)

Published February 21st, 2008 in Grows: Upland, Multiplies: Rhizome, Origin: South Seas, Taro & Ti Collection, Taro: Unclassified, Use: Table Taro | No Comments »

General characteristics: Medium in height to tall, moderately spreading, maturing within 9 to 12 months, producing very early from 6 to 12 short, thick rhizomes; distinguishable by brilliant reddish-purple coloration overlying light and dark green striping on petioles.

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Aweu (Aweo, Aweoweo, Aweuweu, Mamauweo, Maauweo)

Published February 21st, 2008 in Grows: Upland, Multiplies: Rhizome, Origin: Hawaiian, Taro & Ti Collection, Taro: Unclassified, Use: Lau Taro, Use: Poi Taro, Use: Table Taro | No Comments »

General characteristics: Medium in height to tall, moderately spreading, maturing within 9 to 12 months, producing from 10 to 15 long, slender rhizomes, distinguished by length of rhizomes.

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