Manihot esculenta
Food for Africa: Cassava
by Tisha Steyn Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is a versatile, nutty-flavoured starchy root vegetable (tuber) that is used in the same way as a potato. It is an important source of nutrients, carbohydrates, and calories, which provides energy. It is like yams and taro. Sweet and bitter varieties are available,[...]