Taro
Your place to find current information about taro (kalo) as found in Hawaii.
Canoe Plants of Ancient Hawaii
If you are studying taro, you should also learn about the other 23 Ancient Canoe Plants of Ancient Hawaii. Brought to you by the Nation of Hawaii website.
If you are studying taro, you should also learn about the other 23 Ancient Canoe Plants of Ancient Hawaii. Brought to you by the Nation of Hawaii website.
Kalo
Taro was one of the 24 "Canoe Plants" of Ancient Hawaii. Learn all about it here thanks to the Nation of Hawaii website.
Taro was one of the 24 "Canoe Plants" of Ancient Hawaii. Learn all about it here thanks to the Nation of Hawaii website.
Poi Pounders
Generations of Hawaiians pounded taro to get poi, a paste-like food that was the main food staple in old Hawai`i. Every Hawaiian household had at least a pounder or two or three. Find out about them from the Bishop Museum.
Generations of Hawaiians pounded taro to get poi, a paste-like food that was the main food staple in old Hawai`i. Every Hawaiian household had at least a pounder or two or three. Find out about them from the Bishop Museum.
Taro, Gift of the Ancient Gods
Sophia Schweitzer of Coffee Times provides a brief history of taro.
Sophia Schweitzer of Coffee Times provides a brief history of taro.
Taro in Hawaiian Culture
A brief overview of taro's role in Hawaiian culture. Nice closeup of taro in the background.
A brief overview of taro's role in Hawaiian culture. Nice closeup of taro in the background.
Taro the Hawaiian staff of life
A very interesting feature by Tom Stevens focusing on the uncertain future of taro in Hawaii.
A very interesting feature by Tom Stevens focusing on the uncertain future of taro in Hawaii.