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 …

Manioc, a tropical root crop, also known as mandioca, cassava, aipim, or yuca. The manioc plant (Manihot esculenta) grows from 5 to 12 feet in height, with edible leaves of five to seven lobes.

Nov 14, 2025 · Physical description cassava Cassava (Manihot esculenta), which is also called manioc, in cultivation in Uganda. Cassava is a perennial plant with conspicuous, almost palmate (fan-shaped) …

Apr 19, 2023 · Although both sweet and bitter varieties of cassava are available, sweet cassava is more common in the United States, where it’s often referred to as yuca, manioc, or Brazilian arrowroot. The...

These stout roots are the source of cassava, tapioca, starch, and other food products. The tuberous roots are highly toxic when raw, but are edible once properly prepared and cooked. The genus name …

Apr 29, 2025 · The most common types of manioc are sweet manioc and bitter manioc. Sweet manioc has a sweeter, nuttier flavor and a softer texture, while bitter manioc has a more bitter taste and a …

Also known as cassava, yuca, or tapioca, manioc is one of the most important staple foods in the world, though most people in the United States and Europe are unfamiliar with it. It is, however, cultivated …