Tropaeolum tuberosum

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title: Tropaeolum tuberosum
text: Tropaeolum tuberosum is a species of flowering plant in the family Tropaeolaceae, grown in the Andes, particularly in Peru and Bolivia, and to a lesser extent in Ecuador as well as in some areas of Colombia, for its edible tubers, which are eaten cooked or roasted as a vegetable. It is a minor food source, especially for native Amerindian populations. Mashua is a herbaceous perennial climber growing to 2–4 m (7–13 ft) in height. It is related to garden nasturtiums, and is occasionally cultivated
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description: Species of flowering plant in the family Tropaeolaceae
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropaeolum_tuberosum
date created: 2005-01-20T20:52:26Z
date modified: 2024-09-02T15:39:38Z
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