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Taro is a plant that is widely grown in tropical areas which is classified as a tuber and belongs to the monocots of the Araceae family. The most abundant component in taro is starch, which is around 73 – 80%, although it also contains fiber, minerals and gum. Even though it is cultivated as an annual plant, taro is an annual herb with thick, tuberous underground stems, with single, wide leaves. , and long-stemmed. The unopened leaves and petioles are processed like spinach and used as a vegetable, while the tubers can be steamed or boiled as a delicacy.