also: さといもか
noun
Araceae; arum family
Botanical term for the arum family of plants, which includes taro (サトイモ) and many ornamental species.
サトイモ科の植物には、観葉植物として人気のモンステラなどが含まれる。
Plants of the Araceae family include the popular houseplant Monstera.
サトイモ is the taro plant itself, while サトイモ科 is the botanical family name.
Compound of サトイモ (taro) and 科 (family, taxonomic rank). The family is named after its well-known edible member.