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The taro root plant is a tropical, herbaceous perennial from the Araceae family, known for its large, heart-shaped leaves and an edible, starchy underground corm. It is characterized by long, waxy leaves that repel water, a cylindrical corm that stores nutrients, and fibrous roots for anchorage. While the cooked corm and young leaves are edible staples, raw taro is poisonous and requires careful handling and thorough cooking before consumption.