1、 Leaf difference

The leaves of taro are of two types. The young leaves are single leaves, arrow shaped or halberd shaped. The old leaves are palmately divided into 5 to 9. The newly grown leaves are light in color, the old leaves are dark green in color, and the leaves are thick

Taro leaves are basal, shield shaped, arrow shaped or heart-shaped. The petiole is smooth and 15 to 25 cm long. The leaf surface is covered with various transparent or opaque spots, and the back is pink green. The apex of the leaf is suddenly narrow and has a sharp point. The rear lobe is 1 / 2 of the front lobe, which is oblong oval.  

2、 Flower difference

The inflorescence of Buddha flame bract of fruit taro is light green or yellow

Inflorescence petiole short and petiole, about 10 to 13 cm long. The tube of Buddha flame bud is oval, 3 cm long, green outside and green white inside. The male inflorescence is spindle shaped, 3 cm long, 7 mm thick in the middle, and gradually narrow to both ends