Pachyrhizus
Synonyms
Bean, Yam
Beans, Yam
Jicama
Jicamas
Pachyrhizus erosus
Pachyrhizus tuberosus
Yam Bean
Yam Beans
A plant genus of the family FABACEAE. Some Pachyrhizus have been reclassified to PUERARIA. Do not confuse with yam (IPOMOEA; or DIOSCOREA) or African yam bean (SPHENOSTYLIS).