Manihot esculenta (Cassava)
Botanical Information
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Manihot |
| Species | esculenta |
| Category | Bulbs, Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Brazil. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10 - 12 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1b - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -1 - 16 |
| Temperature (°F) | 30 - 60 |
| Height | 1.8 - 3 m |
| Spread | 1.8m - 3m |
| Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
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