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Miscillany Flashcards

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Ipomoea batatas (Convolvulaceae)

Native to South America

starch, protein, sugar, and high in beta-carotene(high

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Dioscorea spp. (Dioscoreaceae)

Yam

major producer: Nigera

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Solanum tuberosum (Solanaceae)

Irish potato

native to South America

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Oomycete responsible for Irish Potato famine (1843-1844)

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Phytophthora infestans

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Manihot esculenta (Euphorbiaceae)

Maniocos, Tapioca, Cassava

mostly tropical

grown for roots

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onions and shallots

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Allium cepa (Amaryllidaceae)

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Garlic

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Allium sativum (Amyrillidaceae)

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leeks

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Allium ampeloprasum (Amyrillidaceae)

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Chives

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Allium schoenoprasum (Amyrillidaceae)

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Green onion

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Allium fistulosum (Amyrillidaceae)

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