Elephant's Ears

Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Metallica'
[Taro, Elephant's Ear]
Origin: East Indies

Herbaceous shrub, up to 2.5m height. Leaves very large, heart-shaped, silvery green sheen above, purplish veins on underside, prominent veins. Monoecious species (separate male and female flowers on same plant). Suitable for indoor landscaping. All parts of plant toxic upon ingestion, or may cause contact irritation.