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Alocasia cucullata

Family: Araceae, Genus: Alocasia

Description:

Alocasia cucullata, also known as Chinese taro or Buddha's hand, is a tropical plant with thick, shiny, heart-shaped leaves. It grows up to 3 feet tall and wide, with leaves that can reach 7 inches wide and 1 foot long. This plant is considered to bring good luck and is used in traditional Chinese medicine, though it is poisonous if ingested.

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