Manihot grahamii
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Graham cassava, Hardy tapioca
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Summary
Source: WikipediaManihot grahamii is a shrub or treelet in the family Euphorbiaceae. This fast-growing species is closely related to Manihot esculenta, the edible tapioca. Growing up to 3 metres (10 feet) tall, it bears striking palmate leaves, and pale green bell-shaped flowers in summer. It is native to South America, including southern Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and Argentina.
Description
A tree. It grows 3-7 m tall.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, East Africa, Paraguay, South America, Tanzania, Uruguay,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Cafe falso, Falso cafeto, Guazu mandio, Guaza-mandioca, Kisamvu, Mandioca-brava, Sacha-mandioca
References (2)
- Anon., 2000, The Role of Non Wood Forest products in Food Security and Income Generation. Report. Tanzania. p
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 379
