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What is the primary traditional food source harvested from the ground, known locally as 'iaraj'?

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Correct answer: Giant swamp taro

Giant swamp taro, or iaraj, is a highly valued root crop in the Marshall Islands, grown in specially excavated freshwater pits. It is a labor-intensive crop reserved for special feasts and traditional gatherings. Sweet potatoes are grown in some Pacific islands but do not hold the same cultural status in the Marshallese diet. Photo: Christopher Johnson from Tokyo, Japan, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.

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