
"Manihot esculenta" is a woody shrub native to South America of the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. It is extensively cultivated as an annual crop in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible starchy tuberous root, a major source of carbohydrates.
Similar species: Malpighiales
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Uploaded Jan 29, 2023. Captured Sep 17, 2022 08:49 in R4M5+25 Calima, Valle del Cauca, Colombia.