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Arracacia peruviana

Family: Apiaceae


What it is like

A herb.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It Peru it grows at 3,700 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Peru, South America


How it is used for food

The stem is cooked and eaten.

It is not popular.

Edible parts

Stem


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Rakha rakha

Synonyms

Vellaea peruviana H. Wolff;