yam bean plant; its edible tuber
Meanings
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yam bean plant; jícama vine
A leguminous vine. Its flowers are papilionaceous (butterfly-shaped), and its tuberous root resembles a sweet potato.
The yam bean is a common climbing cash crop.
Many yam bean plants are grown in this field.
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The flowers of the yam bean are usually light purple.
Be careful, the young pods and seeds of the yam bean are poisonous.
noun
yam bean; jícama; Mexican turnip (the edible tuber)
Refers to the edible tuber, which is crisp, juicy, and sweet, often eaten raw or cooked. It's important to note that only the mature tuber is safe to eat; the rest of the plant is toxic.
She sliced the jícama into strips and made it into a cold dish.
This yam bean is really sweet and juicy.
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The fresh jícama sold at the market is very cheap.
Yam bean can be eaten raw; its texture is like a snow pear.