Yacón

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Yacón
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Roots of yacón
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S. sonchifolius
Binomial name
Smallanthus sonchifolius
Synonyms
  • Polymnia sonchifolia Poepp.
  • Helianthus esculentus Warsz. ex Otto & Dietr.
  • Polymnia edulis Wedd.

Andean root crop with mildly sweet and juicy storage tubers, which are usually eaten raw like a fruit.

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