Tesaurus d'Art i Arquitectura Getty Institute 0000-00-00 2024-01-24 15:40:44 en Manihot esculenta300375548bitter cassavacassavamandiocmandiocamanihotmanioctapiocayuca Species of woody shrub native to South America; cultivated for its edible tuberous root. It is the third-largest source of edible carbohydrates in the world, although most varieties of the plant are poisonous when not prepared properly. It is used for flour, breads, laundry starch, and an alcoholic beverage. Cassava probably was first cultivated by the Maya in Yucatán. Manihot esculenta (traducció pendent) Manihot esculenta (traducció pendent) 2026-03-30 21:06:14