Height1.5-3m; The root is cylindrical. Leaves papery, nearly round in outline, palmately parted almost to the base, with 3-7 lobes, oblanceolate to narrowly elliptic, tapering at the top; Petiole is 8-22 cm long, slightly peltate, and the edge is not obvious; Stipules triangular-lanceolate, entire or with 1-2 bristles.
Cassava originated in Brazil and is widely cultivated in tropical areas all over the world. China, Fujian, Taiwan Province, Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi, Guizhou and Yunnan provinces are cultivated, and occasionally they are wild. Cassava tuber is rich in starch and is one of the raw materials of industrial starch.
Growing habits:
Cassava has strong adaptability, drought resistance and barren resistance. In areas where the annual average temperature is above 18℃ and the frost-free period is more than 8 months, it can be planted in mountains and plains. It is most suitable to grow on the land with annual average temperature of about 27℃, daily average temperature difference of 6-7℃, annual rainfall of 1000-2000mm, uniform distribution, pH of pH6.0-7.5, abundant sunshine, deep soil layer and good drainage.