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Jicama vs Yuca - What's the difference?

jicama | yuca |

As nouns the difference between jicama and yuca

is that jicama is the edible root of the yam bean, species: Pachyrhizus erosus, used in salads in Central America while yuca is cassava.

jicama

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The edible root of the yam bean, , used in salads in Central America.

    • External links

    * ("jicama" on Wikipedia)

    yuca

    English

    Alternative forms

    * yuka

    Noun

  • Cassava.
  • cassava root

    • Usage notes

    Do not confuse this plant with yucca .

    Derived terms

    * yucca ----