Yacon

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Also known as:  Bolivian Sunroot;  Jicama;  Llacon;  Peruvian Ground Apple;  Sweet-Root;  Strawberry Ground Pear

 

Description

Yacon is a type of Vegetable.

 

Botanical Names

 Polymnia sanchifolia

 Smallanthus sonchifolius (also known as Smallanthus sonchifolia)

 Yacon is from the Asteraceae family.

 

Parts Used

 Tuber (root)

 Leaves

 

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