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 Brazil, Paraguay …

Apr 19, 2023 · Cassava is a root vegetable widely consumed in many countries around the globe. It provides many important nutrients, including resistant starch, which may have health benefits.

Dec 24, 2025 · Cassava (yuca) is a starchy root vegetable. It’s rich in vitamin C and good for your gut — but when eaten raw, it can cause cyanide poisoning.

6 days ago · Cassava, tuberous edible plant of the spurge family from the American tropics. It is cultivated throughout the tropical world for its tuberous roots, from which cassava flour, breads, …

1 day ago · Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is a woody shrub native to South America that has been cultivated for its starchy, tuberous root for over 8,000 years. Today, it ranks as the third-largest …

Oct 30, 2025 · Cassava is high in carbohydrates and provides nutrients like vitamin C and potassium. Raw cassava contains toxic compounds, so you must prepare it properly to be safe to eat.

Jun 26, 2025 · Cassava (also called yuca, Brazilian arrowroot and manioc) is a starchy root vegetable that’s grown globally.

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 summary of …

(Manihot esculenta) Cassava is a perennial woody shrub with an edible root, which grows in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Cassava originated from tropical America and was first introduced into …

1 day ago · Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is a tropical shrub primarily known for its starchy root, a carbohydrate staple for hundreds of millions worldwide. However, the leaves are also consumed in …