Jicama is a climbing legume vine with heart-shaped green leaves, twining stems, and soft blue or purple flowers. Above ground, it grows as a vigorous vine that climbs supports and nearby plants, while underground it forms large, round, crisp tubers. The tubers make for a great crunchy snack through the summer and fall, and can store for several months in the right conditions.
Jicama or Mexican Yam Bean (Pachyrhizus erosus)
•THE SEEDS/PODS/LEAVES ARE TOXIC DO NOT EAT THEM!
•Produces large tubers that can reach up to anywhere from 6-8 inches thick! These are edible.
•Tubers can be eaten raw or cooked and have a sweet, juicy, crispy texture. I personally love to chop the roots up and eat them raw as a sweet snack.
•Known to aid in gut health and hydration, and is known to have a cooling effect in traditional Chinese Medicine.
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