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genus manihot

 

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Noun genus manihot has 1 sense
  1. Manihot, genus Manihot - genus of economically important tropical plants: cassava
    --1 is a kind of rosid dicot genus
    --1 is a member of Euphorbiaceae, family Euphorbiaceae, spurge family
    --1 has members: cassava, casava

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Genus Manihot

Description:

Genus Manihot refers to a group of plants in the family Euphorbiaceae, commonly known as cassava. It includes several species of perennial shrubs and trees, native to South America but now cultivated worldwide for their starchy edible roots.

Usage:

As a Noun:

The genus Manihot consists of approximately 98 species.

One of the most well-known species within the genus Manihot is Manihot esculenta, which is extensively cultivated as a food crop.

As a Verb:

To propagate cassava plants, you need to genus manihot by taking stem cuttings.

It is important to genus manihot the plants in a well-drained soil to ensure proper growth.

As an Adjective:

The cultivars of the genus Manihot exhibit various characteristics.

Martha grows different varieties of genus manihot plants in her backyard.

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