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| Pachyrhizus erosus Family: Faboideae / Leguminosae / Papilionaceae Yam Bean, Jicama Origin: Mexico ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The vines will climb for five meters, the eatable caudex grow up to 30 centimetres in diameter. The flowers are deep violet to white. More often, roots are round and beet-shaped with a distinctive taproot. The edible portion is the starchy root , which is eaten raw or cooked. |
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