Yuca Root, Cassava Root Stock Image

Yuca root, also known as cassava root, is a staple crop that supports hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Yuca root looks like a cross between a potato and sweet potato in many ways, as a long, dark brown tuber. It has been cultivated by people in South America and Africa for centuries, and it is increasingly being investigated as an efficient, drought-resistant crop that’s easy for farms of any size to grow. Yuca root is good for more than just that, however. It’s also an excellent source of nutrients and health benefits.