Tacca Pinnatifida (Noun)
Meaning
Perennial herb of East Indies to Polynesia and Australia; cultivated for its large edible root yielding Otaheite arrowroot starch.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Tacca pinnatifida has been a staple crop in many Pacific cultures for centuries, providing a valuable source of nutrition.
- The large edible root of Tacca pinnatifida yields a starchy powder that is used to thicken sauces and cook a variety of dishes.
- In some parts of Australia, Tacca pinnatifida is also known as the Polynesian arrowroot due to its widespread cultivation and use.
- Growers of Tacca pinnatifida in tropical climates often cultivate the perennial herb for both its nutritious starch and its unique, exotic flowers.
- Historical records show that early European colonizers learned the benefits of Tacca pinnatifida from indigenous peoples in the East Indies who had been cultivating it for generations.