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Manihot pringlei

Family: Euphorbiaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 3-4 m tall. It has several swollen roots. They can be 1 m long. The leaves are alternate. They have 7 or 9 lobes. Root


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Roots


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Yuca

Synonyms