Yongkang Shun Taro
Product Name: Yongkang Shun Taro
Place of Origin: Jinhua, Zhejiang
Product Features: Large size, thin skin, light red sprout, white flesh, powdery and glutinous texture, delicious taste, good storability
Product History: Legend has it that Emperor Shun, in admiration of his ancestor the Yellow Emperor’s grand act of staying at Shicheng Mountain in Yongkang, personally came to Lishan Mountain, which is connected to Shicheng Mountain, to engage in farming. Through years of agricultural practice, Shun gradually discovered an edible and tasty plant (later commonly known as taro), which then spread widely in the area. This initiative not only brought abundant material wealth to the locals but also enriched their spiritual life. In gratitude, the local people named it “Shun Taro” in honor of Emperor Shun.
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