Little known in Europe, manioc (other names include cassava, yuca, etc.) is a crop from the spurge family. Cassava has its origins in Brazil. It was spread by Portuguese slave traders in the 16th century and is now primarily found in tropical regions. The perennial shrub grows up to three metres high. It has long-stemmed, palmate leaves that resemble the foliage of hemp. The most interesting thing about cassava is its large taproots. The roots are on average 30 to 50 centimetres long. Their diameter is five to ten centimetres. The cassava tuber is brown on the outside and white to slightly reddish on the inside. Cassava is an important staple food for people around the world. Its starchy tuber is a healthy and nutritious food whose importance is increasing in times of climate change, as the edible plant can withstand both heat and drought. Cassava is the world's eighth-largest food crop (2022).
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