Cassava Tree In The Forest During The Day Stock Image

Cassava trees are one of the most important crops in many tropical regions. The leaves and roots are used as a starchy vegetable in many countries. The tree is also known as manioc and tapioca.The cassava tree is found in the evergreen and moist tropical forests of South America. The bark is smooth, reddish brown and scaly. The fruit is a tuber, cooked as a starch or used as animal feed. Among the many uses for cassava are its starchy roots, which are ground into a flour that can be used in cooking or made into alcoholic drinks such as yuca beer.