Manihot esculenta (Tapioca, Cassava)

Manihot esculenta is a shrub native to South America. It is widely cultivated for its starchy tuberous roots, which are processed into tapioca. The plant has large palmate leaves and small white flowers, but it is primarily grown for its edible roots. It can reach a height of 2-4 meters and a spread of 1-2 meters.