Arracacia xanthorrhiza

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Arracacha
Arracacha.jpg
An arracacha root, partially covered by dirt.
Scientific classification
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A. xanthorrhiza
Binomial name
Arracacia xanthorrhiza
Synonyms[1]
  • Arracacha esculenta DC.
  • Arracacia andina Britton
  • Arracacia esculenta DC.
  • Bancroftia decipiens R.K.Porter
  • Bancroftia xanthorrhiza Billb.
  • Conium arracacia Hook.

Andean root crop with a cluster of carrot-like roots per plant.

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