taro root vs taro

taro root and taro both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
taro root	Yes	No	No	No
taro	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, taro root and taro are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of taro root include cocoyam, dasheen, edda.

taro root (noun)	taro (noun)
tropical starchy tuberous root	tropical starchy tuberous root
	herb of the Pacific islands grown throughout the tropics for its edible root and in temperate areas as an ornamental for its large glossy leaves
	edible starchy tuberous root of taro plants