Manihot esculenta, commonly called cassava, manioc, or yuca (among numerous regional names), is a woody shrub of the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae, native to South America, from Brazil, Paraguay and parts of the Andes.

cassava, (Manihot esculenta), tuberous edible plant of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae) from the American tropics. It is cultivated throughout the tropical world for its tuberous roots, from which cassava flour, breads, tapioca, a laundry starch, and an alcoholic beverage are derived.

Cassava, also known as yuca or manioc, is a starchy root vegetable native to South America. It is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions around the world, including Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The cassava plant is known for its large, …

Jul 28, 2020 · Known as yuca, manioc, arrowroot, and tapioca, cassava has quite a few names — and uses. Versatile, filling, and tasty, cassava has all the qualities of a staple food. South …

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is considered one of the essential tuber crops, serving as a dietary staple food for various populations. This systematic review provides a comprehensive summary of the nutritional and therapeutic properties of ...

Apr 5, 2024 · While "cassava" is often the term used in a global context, especially in the scientific and international development communities, "manioc" might be used in specific culinary or cultural contexts, highlighting the same plant's diverse applications.

Jan 20, 2019 · Cassava, commonly called manioc or tapioca, is a domesticated species of tuber, and the sixth most important food crop in the world. It was domesticated in the southwestern …

Cassava, Manihot esculenta, is a perennial shrub in the family Euphorbiaceae grown primarily for its storage roots which are eaten as a vegetable. The cassava plant is a woody plant with erect stems and spirally arranged simple lobed leaves with petioles (leaf stems) up to 30 cm in length.

Aug 9, 2022 · What Is Cassava? Cassava has brown, fibrous skin and a snowy white interior flesh, and is about 2 inches wide and 8 inches long. Other names for cassava are yuca, manioc, mandioca, casabe, and tapioca. While sometimes mistakenly spelled yucca, the yucca is a separate, ornamental plant.

Cassava is a bushy, broadleaf evergreen, flowering herb or shrub in the spurge family that can grow to 10 feet tall. It is a perennial, but is often grown as an annual because of its intolerance of frost.