Pachyrhizus erosus (Yam Bean)

Pachyrhizus erosus (Yam Bean) round brown fruit on a plate, close up.
Pachyrhizus erosus (Yam Bean) round brown fruit rests on a plate.

Botanical name: Pachyrhizus erosus

Common names: Yam Bean, Jicama

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Small plant 2-5 ftPlant with caudexPlant form: Small; plant with caudex
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Blue, lavender, purple flowersFlower color: Blue, lavender, purple
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Toxic or PoisonousIrritating or toxic: Toxic plant/plant part

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) round brown fruit close up captured on plain white background.
Pachyrhizus erosus (Yam Bean) brown round fruit with textured skin sitting on white background surface.


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