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 …

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.

4 days ago · cassava, (Manihot esculenta), tuberous edible plant of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae) from the American tropics. It is cultivated throughout the tropical world for its …

Before cassava flour, bread, chips, fries, or a custardy cassava cake ever happen, there’s a resilient shrub doing the heavy lifting. Here’s what the cassava plant (Manihot esculenta) looks …

Apr 19, 2023 · Cassava is an edible root vegetable that's used to make tapioca. This article presents some benefits of cassava, as well as some potential drawbacks.

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 …