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Jicama

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A vining legume relative (Pachyrhizus erosus) native to Mexico and Central America, grown for its large, crisp, sweetish tuberous root, which is eaten raw or lightly cooked, while the rest of the plant, including its seeds, is toxic. Also called the Mexican yam bean, it was cultivated in Mesoamerica long before European contact and remains a common crop and market vegetable across Mexico, Central America and parts of Southeast Asia, where it was introduced by Spanish traders. Jicama is grown commercially on a modest scale for both domestic markets and export to North America and elsewhere in fresh produce trade.

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Life Cycle
Perennial 1
Primary Use
Food 2
Crop Class
Root and Tuber 2
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Source Pachyrhizus erosus (Wikipedia)History
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It has been found at archaeological sites in Peru dating to 3000 BC.

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1. Plants For A Future: Pachyrhizus erosus - Plants For A Future
Plants For A FuturePhysical Characteristics
Quote, Physical Characteristics
Pachyrhizus erosus is a CLIMBER PERENNIAL growing to 6 m (19ft) by 1.5 m (5ft) at a fast rate.
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2. Jicama (Wikipedia)
  • lead: the plant's edible tuberous root
  • lead: edible tuberous root
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Wikipedia: Jicama
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    Pachyrhizus erosus, commonly known as jícama ( or ; Spanish: jícama [ˈxikama] ; from Nahuatl languages: xīcamatl [ʃiːˈkamatɬ]) or Mexican turnip, is a native Mesoamerican vine, although the name jícama most commonly refers to the plant's edible tuberous root.
  • lead description or Wikipedia lead (primary-uses)
    Pachyrhizus erosus, commonly known as jícama ( or ; Spanish: jícama [ˈxikama] ; from Nahuatl languages: xīcamatl [ʃiːˈkamatɬ]) or Mexican turnip, is a native Mesoamerican vine, although the name jícama most commonly refers to the plant's edible tuberous root.
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