. Some large-leaved ornamental plants for the tropics. Plants, Ornamental; Tropical plants. 38 CIRCULAR 35, FEDERAL EXPERIMENT STATION in the Tropics bear a great resemblance to Xanthosoma caracu, page 83. The main distinguishing difference in the foliage is that the dasheen has a partially closed leaf sinus whereas in the Xan- thosoma it is open to the junction of the petiole. In Colocasia also the edible tubers usually attain a much larger size than in Xantho- soma. The dasheen grows especially well in the moist friable soils found along rivers and streams and will grow in shallow water as l
. Some large-leaved ornamental plants for the tropics. Plants, Ornamental; Tropical plants. 38 CIRCULAR 35, FEDERAL EXPERIMENT STATION in the Tropics bear a great resemblance to Xanthosoma caracu, page 83. The main distinguishing difference in the foliage is that the dasheen has a partially closed leaf sinus whereas in the Xan- thosoma it is open to the junction of the petiole. In Colocasia also the edible tubers usually attain a much larger size than in Xantho- soma. The dasheen grows especially well in the moist friable soils found along rivers and streams and will grow in shallow water as long as the water is not stagnant. It will grow in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by means of small corms which develop around the base of the old plants. Colocasia sp. (fig. 24) Araceae Although of uncertain botanical position, this plant is highly ornamental and is particularly useful in the garden. The velvety green leaves, which are heavily marked with purple between the side veins, grow up to 20 inches long by 10 inches wide and are. Figure 24,—This Colocasia grows well at the margin of streams or Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Winters, Harold F; Agricultural Experiment Station. Washington, D. C. : Gov. Print. Off.
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