*Pachyrhizus erosus (Linnaeus) Urban. Common name: Jicama, Yam-bean, Mexican-turnip. Phenology: Sep-Dec. Habitat: Disturbed pine rocklands, other disturbed areas. Distribution: Native of s. Mexico to s. Central America.
ID notes: A vining herbaceous plant cultivated for its large edible tubers.
Origin/Endemic status: Neotropics
Synonymy ⓘ: = Fl3, FNA11.1, K4, NS, POWO, WH3, Sørensen (1988); Dolichos erosus L. Basionym: Dolichos erosus L. 1753
Links to other floras: = Pachyrhizus erosus - FNA11.1
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