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Pachyrhizus erosus, Yam Bean, Jicama
 Pachyrhizus erosus
Family: Faboideae / Leguminosae / Papilionaceae
Yam Bean, Jicama
Origin: Mexico
Caudexsmall shrub 2-5 ftfull sunsemi-shaderegular waterblue/lavender/purple flowerspoisonous or toxicedible

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.


 
Pachyrhizus erosus, Yam Bean, Jicama


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