yacon
Noun

yacon

  1. The Peruvian ground apple, Smallanthus sonchifolius
  2. The crisp, sweet-tasting tuberous root of this plant
Synonyms
  • (both senses) yacón, Peruvian ground apple, (in Ecuador) jicama (but not to be confused with the jicama in English)
  • (plant) Smallanthus sochifolius, Polymnia edulis, Polymnia sonchifolia



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