type of taro with red eyes
A variety of taro originally from Sulawesi, known for its large tubers and reddish eyes. Primarily used as a food crop.
Akameimo is a type of taro that was introduced from Indonesia.
In this region, akameimo is often used in simmered dishes.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
From 赤芽 (red bud/eye) + 芋 (potato/taro), referring to the reddish eyes of the tubers. The exact derivation is uncertain, but the name is descriptive of its appearance.