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Manihot grahamii is a shrub or treelet in the family Euphorbiaceae, native to South America.This fast-growing species is closely related to ‘’Manihot esculenta’’, the edible tapioca. Growing up to 3 m (9.8 ft) tall, it bears striking palmate leaves, and pale green bell-shaped flowers in summer. It is native to South America.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Manihot
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Graham's manihot en Falsa mandioca en Grahams' cassava en Hardy tapioca en Grahm's Manihot
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