Manihot esculenta - Yuca Root, Cassava, Tapioca

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4333 Manihot esculenta - Yuca Root, Cassava, Tapioca

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Large shrub 5-10 ft tall Semi-shade Full sun Moderate water Ornamental foliage White, off-white flowers Pink flowers Poisonous or toxic Edible plant Subtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Yuca root, Cassava, Manihot, Tapioca, Manioc. A tropical root vegetable, grown as a shrub in temperate zones of Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and South America, that is harvested for its root and leaves. High in starch, it is a plant that contains low levels of protein in the root and high levels in the green leaves. At times, it is mistakenly referred to as Yucca, which is a non-edible plant from the Agave plant family.
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