Taro Collection

Gourd (Cucurbitaceae family), taro or dasheen (Colocasia esculenta), and pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo)
GOURD, TARO, & PUMPKIN. Gourd (Cucurbitaceae family), taro or dasheen (Colocasia esculenta), and pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo): engraving for Basilius Beslers " Florilegium"

Taro, Colocasia esculenta, and dragon tree, Astragalus tragacantha. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4668962 Taro, Colocasia esculenta, and dragon tree, Astragalus tragacantha. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

"Urashima was so enchanted that he could not speak a word", illustrationfrom the Japanese fairytale The Story
3533968 "Urashima was so enchanted that he could not speak a word", illustrationfrom the Japanese fairytale The Story of Urashima Taro

Viscount Katsura Taro
Katsura Taro (1848-1913) was a Japanese general within the Imperial Japanese Army, and a politician who is the second-longest serving prime minister of Japan

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. Leaf in the rain forest during rain
Africa, So TomA and Principe. Leaf in the rain forest during rain

USA, Hawaii, Kauai, Hanalei, Taro Fields

USA, Hawaii, Kauai, North Shore, Hanalei, Taro, field

USA, Hawaii, Kauai, Infrared image of Lone tree in Taro fields Date: 02-02-2011

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Taro field, Yap, Caroline Islands, Federated States of Micronesia Date: 09/02/2006

Kauai
USA, Hawaii, Island, Kauai, Princeville, Taro, field, Kilauea Point viewpoint

Kauai
USA, Hawaii, Island, Kauai, Princeville, Kilauea Point viewpoint

USA, Hawaii, Kauai, Infrared image of Lone tree in Taro fields

Taro, Colocasia esculenta, and dragon tree, Astragalus tragacantha. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Fiji: Food stacked forCeremonial Presentation (b / w photo)
5992106 Fiji: Food stacked forCeremonial Presentation (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Food stacked forCeremonial Presentation)

Millet; Maize; Buckwheat; Taro (coloured engraving)
6005391 Millet; Maize; Buckwheat; Taro (coloured engraving) by Fitch, W. (fl.1872); Private Collection; (add.info.: Millet; Maize; Buckwheat; Taro)

Thailand giant elephant ear, is considered invasive in certain states in the United States

Two men with fans, early-mid 19th century, (1924). Creator: Gakutei
Two men with fans, early-mid 19th century, (1924). From the " Kyoka Meishu Gwaso Shu" illustrated by Gakutei Yashima Sadaoka, a book on comic poems with portraits of the poets

Taro plant or Elephant Ear (Colocasia esculenta), Foshan Ancestral Temple, Foshan, near Guangzhou China

The Sumo wrestler Asashio Taro, colour woodcut of a print
Colour woodcut of a print of The Sumo wrestler Asashio Taro

Hawaii, Kauai, Hanalei Valley, Wet Taro Farm, Scenic Mountains And Blue Sky

Hawaii, Kauai, Hanalei Valley Taro Fields

Hawaii, Maui, Large Taro leaves in a pond

Hawaii, Kauai, Hanalei Valley Taro Fields And Wildlife Refuge

Hawaii, Kauai, Hanalei, Overview Of Fields In Valley

USA, Hawaii, Kauai, Taro field at afternoon; Hanalei

USA, Close-Up Of Taro Leaf; Hawaii

Taro Fields; Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii, United States Of America

Overlooking Taro Leaves Onto Samoas Southeast Coast; Upolu Island, Samoa

Hawaii, Kauai, Hanalei Valley, Taro Fields With Mountains Background, Blue Sky And Clouds

USA, Hawaii Islands, Kauai, Scenic mountains and blue sky; Hanalei Valley, Wet taro farm

Marquis Ito of Japan - Taro Katsura, Prime Minister of Japan
Marquis Ito Hirobumi (1840-1909), former Prime Minister of Japan, pictured alongside Prince Katsura Taro, then current Prime Minister of Japan (1848-1913). Date: circa 1901

Colocasia esculenta, taro
Plate 4 from a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Taro Plantation - Samoa - Pacific Ocean. Taro is a root vegetable native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. Taro features in traditional desserts such as Samoan " fa ausi"

An actor in the role of Hachiman Taro Yoshiie : An actor in the role of Abe Sadato : An actor in the role of Sodehagi, wife of Sadato

USA, Hawaii, Kauai. Taro fields in Hanalei Valley. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Taro fields in Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge, Hanalei Valley, Kauai, Hawaii

Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) in taro fields in Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge, Hanalei Valley, Kauai, Hawaii

Taro engraving 1857
A History of the Vegetable Kingdom by Wlliiam Rhind 1855

Taro (Colocasia esculenta)
Illustration of a Taro (Colocasia esculenta)

iya tarAc mitsukuni, Taiso, Yoshitoshi, 1839-1892, artist, 1865. 1 print : woodcut
AIya tarAc mitsukuni, Taiso, Yoshitoshi, 1839-1892, artist, 1865. 1 print : woodcut, color; 36.5 x 24.2 cm. Print shows AIya TarAc Mitsukuni watching a battle scene between armies of skeletons

Asashio TarAc, The sumo wrestler Asashio Taro. [between 1868 and 1900], 1 print : woodcut, color; 37.2 x 24.3 cm. Print shows Asashio Taro, a sumo wrestler, full-length portrait, standing

Urashima, Kawanabe, GyAcsai, 1831-1889, artist, [between 1870 and 1890], 1 print : woodcut, color; 23.4 x 24.2 cm. Print shows Urashima TarAc, a fisherman

Field with Taro, Kauai, Hawaii, United States

Taro plants, Kauai, Hawaii, United States

Field with taro plants, Kauai, Hawaii, United States

Giant Taro -Colocasia gigantea-, detail of large green leaf, Thailand, Asia

JAPAN: SUMO WRESTLER. Asashio Taro, a sumo wrestler wearing a waist wrap with birds and bamboo. Color woodcut, c1868-1900

Hawaii, USA - Making Poi - Staple food from the Taro Plant
Hawaii, USA - Making Poi. Primary Polynesian staple food mad fom the underground stem of the Taro Plant - known in Hawaii as Kalo. Date: circa 1910s

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"Taro: A Versatile and Resilient Plant" Taro, also known as dasheen or elephant ear, belongs to the Gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). This ancient crop has been cultivated for centuries and holds a special place in various cultures around the world. In Basilius Beslers' Florilegium, an engraving published in 1613, we catch a glimpse of this remarkable plant alongside other members of its botanical family such as pumpkin. The intricate details captured in this artwork showcase the beauty and diversity found within nature. Foshan Ancestral Temple in Foshan proudly displays a taro plant or Elephant Ear (Colocasia esculenta), symbolizing strength and resilience. Similarly, Viscount Katsura Taro and Marquis Ito of Japan - Taro Katsura, both Prime Ministers of Japan at different times - exemplify leadership qualities associated with this versatile plant. Native to Africa's São Tomé and Príncipe rainforests, Colocasia esculenta thrives amidst heavy rainfall. Its broad leaves provide shelter during downpours while adding lush greenery to the landscape. Across the Pacific Ocean lies Hawaii's enchanting island of Kauai where vast taro fields stretch out under sunny skies. These fields not only contribute to Hawaii's rich agricultural heritage but also offer breathtaking scenery that captivates visitors from all over the world. An infrared image taken on February 2nd, 2011 reveals a lone tree standing tall amidst Kauai's taro fields. This striking contrast between vibrant foliage and monochromatic surroundings serves as a reminder of nature's ability to adapt and flourish even in challenging environments. Whether it is admired for its aesthetic appeal or cherished for its nutritional value, taro continues to leave an indelible mark on diverse landscapes worldwide. From historical engravings to modern-day cultivation, this remarkable plant remains a symbol of resilience and the enduring power of nature.