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Cassava/Tapioca The Cassava - Manihot esculenta plant originates from Brazil but is not widely planted in Malaysia and other parts of the world too. Cassava,Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia,Manihot esculenta,Tapioca Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Cassava/Tapioca

The Cassava - Manihot esculenta plant originates from Brazil but is not widely planted in Malaysia and other parts of the world too.

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"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
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Aug 27, 2018. Captured Aug 26, 2018 08:45.
  • TG-5
  • f/3.2
  • 1/100s
  • ISO100
  • 5.14mm