Yuca

A native of South America and consumed in large quantities throughout Latin America, Africa, South Asia and the Caribbean. Yuca – pronounced yoo-cuh – is the root portion of the plant. Tapioca flour and pearls are made from the powdered root, along with many other common foods.  Not to be confused with  yucca which is a fleshy-leaved plant that is a member of the agave family.

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