manihot esculenta
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Definition
Noun: - A tropical plant (Manihot esculenta) cultivated for its large, tuberous, starchy roots, which are a major food source in many regions. The plant has soft, brittle stems and its roots are used to produce various foodstuffs, including tapioca and cassiri, an intoxicating beverage.
Usage
- The term is used as the formal, scientific name for the cassava plant. It is primarily employed in botanical, agricultural, and scientific contexts to specify this particular species.
Examples
- is a crucial crop for food security in many tropical countries.
- The farmer cultivated a drought-resistant variety of .
- Tapioca is derived from the roots of .
Advanced Usage
- In economic botany, is studied for its yield, pest resistance, and nutritional content.
- The term is used in taxonomic classification to distinguish this edible species from other, often inedible or wild, species within the genus.
Variants and Related Words
- Cassava: The common name for .
- Manioc: Another common name for the same plant.
- Tapioca plant: A name referring to the plant when cultivated specifically for tapioca production.
- Yuca (in Spanish and culinary contexts): Note: This should not be confused with , which is a different, ornamental plant.
Synonyms
- Cassava
- Manioc
- Tapioca plant
Notes on Meaning
- The definition specifically refers to the cultivated species with edible roots. Other species in the genus, such as (Ceará rubber tree), are not used for food.
- The reference to making "cassiri" highlights one of its traditional, regional uses in producing fermented beverages.
Noun
- cassava with long tuberous edible roots and soft brittle stems; used especially to make cassiri (an intoxicating drink) and tapioca