Here is a tidbit of info that might interest you. The ti plant (Cordyline terminalis) is used for many things in Hawaii. For instance, it is used for good luck here in Hawaii. The leaves are also used to wrap food in to bake and steam. They are also used for hula skirts and are made into leis. Most interesting though, the plants have a large sweet root that was used as an emergency food in times of famine by ancient Hawaiians and more recently in history sold as a confection to children (not anymore though). Finally, not too long ago, it was baked, mashed, fermented, and turned into a brandy called okolehau. And by the way, it is a member of the lily family and related to the onion!