Pachyrhizus erosus, commonly known as jícama (/ ˈhɪkəmə / or / dʒɪˈkɑːmə /; [1] Spanish jícama [ˈxikama] ⓘ; from Nahuatl xīcamatl, [ʃiːˈkamatɬ]) or Mexican turnip, is a native Mesoamerican vine, although the name jícama most commonly refers to the plant's edible tuberous root. It is in the pea family (Fabaceae).

Apr 19, 2023 · Jicama, also called a yam bean and a Mexican potato, is a slightly sweet, high-fiber vegetable that fills you up, aids digestion and fights illness.

Oct 28, 2024 · Other names for jicama include yam bean, Kuzu-imo, Mexican potato, Mexican water chestnut, and Chinese turnip. Here are 8 health and nutrition benefits of jicama. 1. Packed with nutrients. Jicama...

Goiteño, nupe, jacatupe or Amazonian yam bean (Pachyrhizus tuberosus) is an annual vine that is characterized by a wrapped and herbaceous stem and a ligneous base. It has white and lilac flowers, pods from 10 to 20 cm in length and beans with a high protein content (32%).

Feb 29, 2024 · While jicama is native to Mexico and Central America, it has been introduced to and cultivated in southeast Asia and parts of Africa. It is sometimes called a Mexican turnip or yam bean. Jicama is what's known as a starchy vegetable, which also includes potatoes, corn, green peas, and parsnips.

Aug 13, 2014 · Yam beans are loaded with vitamins and minerals, have high nutritional value, and offer many health benefits. Yams bean taste closer to an apple and are a best source of Vitamin C. Yam beans are low in calories but very high in essential nutrients.

Jicama is a tropical legume native to Mexico that grows on vines. It’s sometimes called a yam bean, probably because it resembles a yam in texture and sweet taste. It looks a bit like a potato and a turnip put together. The nutrients found in jicama are pretty exciting.

The three common cultivars are Pachyrhizus erosus, known as the Mexican yam bean (this is the cultivar that is popularly cultivated in Asia and the US), Pachyrhizus ahipa, known as the Andean yam bean, and Pachyrhizus tuberosus, or the Amazonian yam bean, jíquima.

Jan 22, 2019 · Originally from Mexico, the jicama is sometimes also known as a Mexican turnip or yam bean. Although the root is safe to eat, the rest of the plant, including the beans, are toxic.

Botanical Name: Pachyrrhizus erosus. Common Names: Jicama (pronounced he'-cama) has a variety of common names including climbing yam bean; Mexican potato; Mexican Water Chestnut; Mexican turnip; cây củ đậu (Vietnam); seng kuang (Malay); di gwa (Chinese); kuzuimo (Japan); sinkamas (Filipino); man kaeo (Thai); sankalu (Hindi). Plant Family: Fabaceae.