Manihot Esculenta (Noun)
Meaning
Cassava with long tuberous edible roots and soft brittle stems; used especially to make cassiri (an intoxicating drink) and tapioca.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Manihot esculenta, also known as cassava or yuca, is a staple crop in many tropical regions around the world.
- The indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest have used manihot esculenta for centuries to make cassiri, a traditional intoxicating drink.
- The soft and brittle stems of manihot esculenta make it difficult to cultivate in areas with high winds or heavy rainfall.
- Manihot esculenta is a good source of carbohydrates and is often used to make tapioca, a popular dessert in many Asian cuisines.
- In some parts of South America, manihot esculenta is used to make a sweet and crispy snack called yuca fries.