Basic Information Common Name: Mickey Mouse Taro Scientific Name: Xanthosoma albo-marginata ‘Mickey Mouse’ Native Habitat: While the exact origin of ‘Mickey Mouse’ taro isn’t precisely documented as a specific geographic location in the wild, the parent species, Xanthosoma albo-marginata, is native to tropical regions

Basic Information Common Name: Lime Zinger Xanthosoma Scientific Name: Xanthosoma ‘Lime Zinger’ Native Habitat: While the exact wild origins of Xanthosoma ‘Lime Zinger’ aren’t precisely documented, the parent species, *Xanthosoma*, are primarily native to tropical America, ranging from the Caribbean islands to South Am

Basic Information Common Name: Elephant Ear Scientific Name: Xanthosoma sagittifolium Native Habitat: Tropical Americas (specifically the Caribbean, Central America, and parts of South America) History / Discovery / Cultivator The Elephant Ear, scientifically known as Xanthosoma sagittifolium, boasts a rich history deeply intertwined with the cultu

Basic Information Common Name: Xanthosoma Scientific Name: Xanthosoma Native Habitat: Tropical America, including regions of the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus *Xanthosoma* encompasses a diverse group of plants, primarily known for their large, often dramatically shaped leaves and edible tu