Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Euphorbiaceae

Genus:

Manihot

Species:

Manihot esculenta

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Shrub , Subshrub , Tree

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

white, yellow

Food Forest:

Plant contains edible parts

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Mississippi, Navassa Island, Puerto Rico, Palau, Texas, Virgin Islands

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained sandy loam

pH:

4.5 - 7.0 (acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to South American tropical regions