Manihot esculenta, commonly called cassava, manioc, or yuca (among numerous regional names), is a woody shrub of the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae, native to South America, from …

Dec 24, 2025 · In many cultures, cassava is an everyday staple used in soups, porridges and doughs. A registered dietitian explains its benefits and one big health risk.

Nov 14, 2025 · Cassava, tuberous edible plant of the spurge family from the American tropics. It is cultivated throughout the tropical world for its tuberous roots, from which cassava flour, …

Apr 19, 2023 · Cassava is a root vegetable widely consumed in many countries around the globe. It provides many important nutrients, including resistant starch, which may have health benefits.

Jun 26, 2025 · Cassava (also called yuca, Brazilian arrowroot and manioc) is a starchy root vegetable that’s grown globally.

Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is a woody shrub native to South America that has been cultivated for its starchy, tuberous root for over 8,000 years. Today, it ranks as the third-largest source of …

Oct 30, 2025 · Cassava is high in carbohydrates and provides nutrients like vitamin C and potassium. Raw cassava contains toxic compounds, so you must prepare it properly to be safe …