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Manihot

Manihot

9.9
Tropical plants like cassava with roots used for food
  • noun
  • /məˈnɪhɒt/
  • Specialized
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  • Farmers in Brazil cultivate Manihots for their nutritious roots.

Examples

  • The Manihot plant is essential for many tropical diets.

  • The root of Manihot is commonly processed to make cassava flour.

  • Researchers are studying the drought resistance of Manihot species.

  • The cultivation of Manihot has increased in tropical regions due to its economic value.

  • The genus Manihot includes several important crop plants, especially cassava.

  • Farmers plant Manihot for its starchy tubers, which are a staple food in many tropical countries.

  • In many regions, Manihot is an important crop due to its drought resistance and nutritional value.

Compounds

Manihot esculenta
  • Specialized
1 7.5

A tropical plant with a large starchy root used for food and to make flour

Manihot dulcis
  • Specialized
9.9

A South American plant with large roots that people eat and leaves that feed animals

Manihot utilissima
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical plant with long edible roots that people use to make tapioca and flour

Surface Forms

Manihot singular
Manihots plural

Etymology

Manihot comes from a native South American name for the cassava plant, like mandioca, which refers to the 'starchy root' people eat. So the genus name reminds us that these plants are grown for their edible, starchy roots.