A plant genus of the family EUPHORBIACEAE that is perennial with conspicuous, almost palmate leaves like those of RICINUS but more deeply parted into five to nine lobes. It is a source of a starch after removal of the cyanogenic glucosides. The common name of Arrowroot is also used with Maranta (MARANTACEAE). The common name of yuca is also used for YUCCA.

Annotation

ARROWROOT see MARANTACEAE is also available

pro marantu třtinovitou (anglicky arrowroot) viz deskriptor MARANTOVITÉ (Marantaceae)

DUI

D002365 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0003600

History note

2003(1963)

Public note

2003; see CASSAVA 1991-2002, see PLANTS, EDIBLE 1986-1990, see CASSAVA 1963-1985