It’s a climbing bean that produces a big turnip-shaped tuber that tastes like a Nashi pear - Jicama or Mexican Yam Bean. It’s become relatively popular in south east Asia because it stays crisp even when cooked, like a water chestnut #jicama #pachyrhizuserosus #sweettuber #plantsofmexico #novelcrops #beanflower #legumes #fabaceae #burnleyfieldstation

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