Malanga—Xanthosoma spp.

This document provides an overview of malanga (Xanthosoma spp.), a tropical root crop commonly grown in Florida, particularly in Dade County. It describes the plant’s physical characteristics, propagation methods, and cultural requirements, emphasizing its similarity to dasheen and its popularity a...

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Main Author: James M. Stephens
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Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2003-05-01
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139752
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description This document provides an overview of malanga (Xanthosoma spp.), a tropical root crop commonly grown in Florida, particularly in Dade County. It describes the plant’s physical characteristics, propagation methods, and cultural requirements, emphasizing its similarity to dasheen and its popularity among Latin American communities. The document also outlines harvesting practices and culinary uses, noting that both tubers and leaves are edible. Original publication date May 1994.
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spelling doaj-art-a94c09059f6345a0ae08240f9f3cd4172025-08-21T06:02:31ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092003-05-0120035Malanga—Xanthosoma spp.James M. Stephens0University of Florida This document provides an overview of malanga (Xanthosoma spp.), a tropical root crop commonly grown in Florida, particularly in Dade County. It describes the plant’s physical characteristics, propagation methods, and cultural requirements, emphasizing its similarity to dasheen and its popularity among Latin American communities. The document also outlines harvesting practices and culinary uses, noting that both tubers and leaves are edible. Original publication date May 1994. https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139752Malanga
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