Mashua
| Mashua | ||||||||||||||
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| Tropaeolum tuberosum Ruiz and Pavon |
The mashua or añu is a perennial plant, grown in the Andes for its edible tuber. It is a major food source there. The tuber is rather peppery in flavor when raw, but this quality disappears when cooked.
Categories: Root vegetables | Food and drink stubs | Plant stubs