Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Chapter 5: Aquatic Plants, Macrophytes, Halophytes, Hydroponic Vegetables, Trees, Agroforestry in Ecological Wastewater-Treatment Systems---cont.


Photographs of Young Green Taro Plants, Colocasia esculenta

Views of young green taro green taro plants (Colocasia esculenta [L.] Schott., or C. antiquorum) growing in nursery containers. This aquatic plant forms an edible, tuberous root stock. This species can grow up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) tall, with a 2-foot (60-centimeter) spread. The green taro's large green leaves are shaped like elephants' ears. This species is winter-hardy and deciduous. It can be used to polish wastewater in the final stages of treatment in constructed wetlands. (Photographs by Jo-Shing Yang)












1 comment:

Izzy said...

Hi Jo-Shing - I work for a documentary production company that is developing a film for a well-respected broadcaster on the commodification of water. We are interested in speaking with you on the issue. If you respond to this comment with your email, I will get in touch promptly. Looking forward to hearing back.