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Pachyrhizus Tuberosus

Description:

Pachyrhizus tuberosus, commonly known as jicama or Mexican yam bean, is a perennial vine belonging to the legume family. It is native to Central America and is widely cultivated for its edible tuberous root.

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: A tuberous root vegetable

Jicama is a popular root vegetable in Mexican cuisine, often used in salads or as a crunchy snack.

Sample Sentence: I added some sliced jicama to my salad for extra crunchiness.

Sense 2:

Noun: The plant of the legume family

Pachyrhizus tuberosus is a climbing vine that produces fragrant white flowers.

Sample Sentence: The Pachyrhizus tuberosus plant in my garden bloomed beautifully this summer.

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