mandioca

Example:Both cassava and mandioca refer to the same plant, which is widely cultivated for its nutritional value.

Definition:The tropical plant Manihot esculenta, used for its edible starchy roots, which are also known as mandioca.

Example:In parts of Central America, they often use yuca instead of mandioca to describe the plant.

Definition:Another name for the mandioca plant or its roots, commonly used in some regions.