Associations to the word «Xanthosoma»

Wiktionary

XANTHOSOMA, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Araceae   — many tropical American arums, several of which are starchy food staples.
XANTHOSOMA SAGITTIFOLIUM, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Araceae   — arrowleaf elephant's ear.

Dictionary definition

XANTHOSOMA, noun. Tropical American tuberous perennials.

Wise words

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