The difference between big wild taro and calla lily

Both the big wild taro and the calla lily are common green plants in our lives. Their leaves are particularly large and the plants are tall. These two plants belong to the Araceae family. In many cases, people mistake them for the same species. However, there are many differences between the big wild taro and the calla lily. They are two plants of the same family but different species. The following is a detailed introduction to their differences. Those who want to know more can take a closer look.

The difference between big wild taro and calla lily

1. Plants

Although both the big wild taro and the calla lily are evergreen herbs, there are obvious differences in their plant appearance. Although the big wild taro has the word "big" in its name, the height of this plant will not exceed two meters when it grows up. But the calla lily grows very vigorously, and its height when it grows up is mostly between four and five meters.

2. Blades

There are also obvious differences between the leaves of the big wild taro and the calla lily. The leaves of the big calla lily are mostly ovate-heart-shaped or round-heart-shaped. Its leaves are particularly large, with a length and width of more than one meter, while the leaves of the calla lily are mostly shield-shaped and relatively small. There are obvious ripples on the edges, and the veins on the leaves are particularly obvious.

3. Petiole

The difference between the big wild taro and the calla lily is also reflected in their petioles. There is a large amount of white powder on the petioles of the big wild taro, while the petioles of the calla lily are particularly smooth, and no white powder will fall off when you touch them with your hands. However, a large amount of white powder will fall off when people touch the petioles of the big wild taro with their hands.

4. Application

The uses of wild taro and calla lily are also very different. Wild taro is an edible green plant. Its leaves and roots are foods with particularly high nutritional value. People can collect it and process it into delicacies with different flavors. The main use of calla lily is for people to appreciate its beautiful appearance. It can be planted in gardens and scenic areas to green the environment. It can also be made into potted plants and cultivated indoors or in the courtyard.

5. Edible effects

Taro is a green food with excellent edible effects. After eating it, people can not only absorb polysaccharides and a large amount of amino acids, but also absorb some dietary fiber and minerals, which are very beneficial to promoting human metabolism and maintaining human health. However, taro is rarely seen as a vegetable. Its nutritional value is relatively low and it has certain toxicity. People rarely eat it, and even if they do, it has no good edible effects.