Pachyrhizus erosus (Yam Bean)

Pachyrhizus erosus, Yam Bean, Jicama

Botanical name: Pachyrhizus erosus

Common names: Yam Bean, Jicama

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: Mexico

Plant with caudexSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterBlue, lavender, purple flowersToxic or PoisonousEdible plant

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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