Genus Manihot (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of economically important tropical plants: cassava.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Manihot esculenta, commonly known as cassava, is a species of genus Manihot that is widely cultivated for its edible root.
- Cassava, a member of the genus Manihot, is a vital food source for millions of people worldwide.
- The genus Manihot comprises several species of cassava, which vary in their tolerance to pests and diseases.
- Genus Manihot is native to South America and has been naturalized in other tropical regions where it has been widely adopted as a staple crop.
- Manihot palmata, a species within the genus Manihot, is grown for its tubers, which are rich in carbohydrates and are used as a food source for humans and animals.