Taros is a starchy root vegetable commonly found in tropical regions. The word taros has many synonyms, including cocoyam, eddo, dasheen, and yautia. Cocoyam is the name of taros in West Africa and the Caribbean, while eddo is commonly used in Japan and Korea. Dasheen is a word commonly used in the Caribbean and refers specifically to the type of taro that is green with purplish-black spots. Yautia is a term used in Latin America and can refer to several different types of taros with various taste and texture profiles. Whatever the name, taros are often boiled, mashed, and used in stews and other savory dishes.