Kalo is associated with the Hawaiian god Kāne, who is the provider of sunlight, fresh water and life. The plant is widely used amongst the islands to make popular recipes such as traditional ...

Known locally as kalo, the plant has been fundamental ... taro has been succumbing to taro leaf blight, a disease caused by water mold. Many of Hawaii’s traditional varieties are particularly ...

Laulau, a traditional and beloved Hawaiian dish, typically consists of pork or chicken wrapped and then steamed in kalo and ti leaves. Kila, who’s part Native Hawaiian, grew up eating laulau.