Pachyrhizus Erosus (Noun)
Meaning
Central American twining plant with edible roots and pods; large tubers are eaten raw or cooked especially when young and young pods must be thoroughly cooked; pods and seeds also yield rotenone and oils.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Pachyrhizus erosus is a valuable crop in many Central American countries due to its edible roots and pods.
- The pachyrhizus erosus plant is often cultivated in tropical regions for its large tubers, which can be eaten raw or cooked.
- In some regions, pachyrhizus erosus is considered a delicacy and is eaten during special occasions.
- Young pods of the pachyrhizus erosus plant must be thoroughly cooked to remove toxins before consumption.
- The seeds and pods of the pachyrhizus erosus plant are also used to produce rotenone and oils.