Manihot grahamii | |
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Leaves of Manihot grahamii | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
Genus: | Manihot |
Species: | M. grahamii
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Binomial name | |
Manihot grahamii | |
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Manihot grahamii is a shrub or treelet in the family Euphorbiaceae.[1]
This fast-growing species is closely related to Manihot esculenta, the edible tapioca. Growing up to 3 metres (10 feet) tall, it bears striking palmate leaves, and pale green bell-shaped flowers in summer. It is native to South America.[2]