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Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius)

Smallanthus sonchifolius is an Andean perennial herb cultivated for its edible, sweet, crunchy, tuberous roots. These roots are low in calories and contain.

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Synonyms
Polymnia edulis Wedd.
Polymnia sonchifolia Poepp.
Silphium edule Baill.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusSmallanthus
  • speciesSmallanthus sonchifolius