Manihot

**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.

**Tree numbers:** - B01.875.800.575.912.250.859.797.438.535

**Synonyms:** - Cassava - Kasaba