MeSH definition : A plant genus of the family EUPHORBIACEAE that is perennial with conspicuous, almost
palmate leaves like those of RICINUS but more deeply parted into five to nine lobes.
It is a source of a starch after removal of the cyanogenic glucosides. The common
name of Arrowroot is also used with Maranta (MARANTACEAE). The common name of yuca
is also used for YUCCA.;
A plant genus of the family EUPHORBIACEAE that is perennial with conspicuous, almost
palmate leaves like those of RICINUS but more deeply parted into five to nine lobes.
It is a source of a starch after removal of the cyanogenic glucosides. The common
name of Arrowroot is also used with Maranta (MARANTACEAE). The common name of yuca
is also used for YUCCA.