Taro and Taro plant

Taro noun - Herb of the Pacific islands grown throughout the tropics for its edible root and in temperate areas as an ornamental for its large glossy leaves.

Taro plant is a synonym for taro. In some cases you can use "Taro plant" instead a noun "Taro".

Taro plant noun - Herb of the Pacific islands grown throughout the tropics for its edible root and in temperate areas as an ornamental for its large glossy leaves.

Taro is a synonym for taro plant. You can use "Taro" instead a noun phrase "Taro plant".