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Taro (Olhu Ala)

Taro ( Olhu Ala)
Taro or colocasia esculenta schott is grown primarily in Asia, Polynesia and Americas. There are many different types of edible aroids in the Maldives. Olu Ala well-known in Maldives is cooked and has been a traditional staple food of some people in southern islands, because they have muddy and swampy land suitable for its growth. Most aroids are known for their love of a humid environment and their ability to flourish in swampy conditions. The roots are usually peeled and boiled. However, Maldivians use this in various ways. Includes making sweets, making deep-fried chips and even making its flour. Enjoy taro served in our Maldivian dinner nights in the buffets. You may see some varieties of this beneficial yam in Sun Island.



Related Links:
> Exploring The Magical Island
> Fauna of Sun Island
< Exotic Flora of Sun Island
- Annona glabra ( Kalhuhuthu Meyvaa)
- Banana (Faiykeyo gas)
- Bilimbi (Bilamagu)
- Bougainvillea (Dhaahiliyyaamaa)
- Breadfruit (Bambukeyo)
- Cape Gooseberry (Muraaki)
- Coconut (Dhivehi Ruh)
- Curry Leaves (Hikandhi Faiy)
- Custard Apple (Dhivehi Atha)
- Flamboyant Tree (Reethigas)
- Frangipani (Gulchampa)
- Ginger Thomas (Bokarumaa)
- Guava (Feyru)
- Guettarda speciosa (Uni)
- Helianthus debilis ( Lanka Mirihi)
- Henna (Heena Fai)
- Hibiscus (Saima)
- Jamaica cherry (Jeymu)
- Jamaican Mountain Sage (Lantana Camara)
- Jasmine ( Huvandhu Maa)
- Lemon Grass
- Lime (Lumbo)
- Madagascan Periwinkle (Malikuruvaa)
- Mango (Anbu)
- Noni Fruit (Ahivah)
- Papaya (Falho)
- Passion Fruit (Jumhooreemevaa)
- Poinciana pulcherrima L. (Fathanguma)
- Queen of the night ( Husnuheena )
- Rampe
- Sapodilla (Sabudheli)
- Scaevola sericea ( Magoo)
- Scewpine (Maa/Boa Kashikeyo)
- Sea Hibiscus (Dhigga)
- Tamarind (Helenbeli)
- Taro (Olhu Ala)

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