Arracacia | |
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An arracacha root | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Asterids |
Order: | Apiales |
Family: | Apiaceae |
Tribe: | Selineae |
Genus: |
Arracacia Bancr. |
Species | |
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Synonyms | |
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Arracacia is a genus of flowering plant in the Apiaceae. It is endemic to the Americas. The most important member of the genus economically is the arracacha, Arracacia xanthorrhiza.
There are about 41 species in the genus.
Species include: