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 …

4 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, …

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.

Cassava is a starchy root crop native to the Amazon basin. Over centuries it spread with Indigenous knowledge and trade to Africa and Asia, where it thrives in hot, humid or …

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.

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

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 …

Cassava, also known as manioc or yuca, is a starchy root vegetable fundamental to the diets of millions globally. Native to South America, it was first domesticated approximately 8,000 to …

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 …

Jan 24, 2025 · Cassava is a gluten-free, energy-boosting root vegetable rich in carbohydrates. Learn about its health benefits, culinary uses, and proper preparation methods.