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Cassava (Manihot esculenta), belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family, is a versatile subshrub or shrub native to the tropical regions of South America, including countries such as Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Cassava (Latin: Manihot esculenta) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Cassava is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Cassava is a member native to BOL, BZN, BZE, BZS, BZL, and BZC. Cassava thrives in full to partial sun and can tolerate some shade.
Cassava grows best in USDA zone 9-12, full sun, partial sun/shade, full shade light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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