Manihot is a genus in the diverse milkspurge family, Euphorbiaceae. It was described as a genus in 1754. [5][3] Species of Manihot are monoecious [6] trees, shrubs and a few herbs that are …

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 …

Jan 14, 2025 · cassava, (Manihot esculenta), tuberous edible plant of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae) from the American tropics. It is cultivated throughout the tropical world for its …

Manihot Species: esculenta Family: Euphorbiaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): Extensively cultivated root crop in tropical and subtropical regions. Life Cycle: Annual Perennial Recommended …

Common name muskmallow refers to the fragrant seeds. Pale yellow with a maroon center 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Five-petaled flowers last one day, but plant blooms midsummer into fall. …

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 …

General: Family (Euphorbiaceae), Cassava is one of the leading food and feed plants of the world. It ranks fourth among staple crops, with a global production of about 160 million tons …

It is a perennial woody shrub of the Euphorbiaceae (spurge family) and has been extensively cultivated as an annual crop in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible starchy, tuberous …

Sep 6, 2024 · Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is a root vegetable also grown as an ornamental. Learn how to grow, care for, and safely harvest this perennial plant.

The trees, shrubs, and herbs in this genus are native to Central and South America. They are grown for their palmate, sometimes very showy, foliage and for their edible roots. Tapioca and …