ulluco (Ullucus tuberosus)
Ullucus tuberosus is an Andean root crop cultivated for its colorful, edible tubers and leaves. These tubers are a staple food, rich in carbohydrates and minerals.
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Synonyms
Basella tuberosa Kunth
Melloca peruviana Moq.
Melloca tuberosa (Kunth) Lindl.
Ullucus aborigineus Brücher
Ullucus kunthii Moq.
Taxonomy
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderCaryophyllales
- familyBasellaceae
- genusUllucus
- speciesUllucus tuberosus