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Manihot carthaginensis

Family: Euphorbiaceae


What it is like

A tree.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Cuba, West Indies


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Roots, starch


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Yuca de Cartagena

Synonyms

Jatropha carthaginensis Jacq.; and others