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Cassava plant, which has a very starchy tuberous root.
The potato is a starchy, tuberous crop
Amadumbe, also known as taro, is a root vegetable native to Southeast Asia and widely cultivated in tropical regions. It has a starchy, tuberous root and is often used in various dishes, both savory and sweet. In English-speaking contexts, it is sometimes referred to as "dasheen" or "taro root."
A taro field is an area of land where taro plants are cultivated. Taro is a tropical plant grown primarily for its starchy corm, which is used in cooking in many parts of the world. Taro fields are typically flooded with water, as taro plants thrive in wet conditions.
Potato is a tuberous vegetable plant, not an herb or a shrub. It belongs to the nightshade family and is grown for its starchy edible tubers.
Yes, in the same sense that "potato" is a plant. Taro is the word used for the semi-edible (that is: it's edible after cooking; it's somewhat toxic raw) tuber of several species of plant.
Tapioca belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae. It is derived from the cassava plant, scientifically known as Manihot esculenta. The plant is native to South America and is widely cultivated for its starchy tuberous roots, which are processed to produce tapioca.
Yes, the tapioca plant, scientifically known as Manihot esculenta, is a flowering plant. It belongs to the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae, and produces small, white or yellow flowers. However, it is primarily cultivated for its starchy tuberous roots, which are the main source of tapioca.
Dasheen originated in tropical regions of West Africa. It is a type of taro plant that produces starchy tubers that are used as a staple food in many cultures.
Yes, eddo is an underground stem that belongs to the taro plant. It is commonly used in Caribbean and West African cuisines and is known for its starchy flavor and versatility in cooking.