YACON --Smallanthus sonchifolius--
YACON --Smallanthus sonchifolius--
A perennial plant traditionally grown in the Northern/Central Andes. Similar to yam, but related to sunflower/artichoke. Steam, saute, boil, or extract for sweet syrup. Can produce enormous harvests of roots each season! Digestive. Prebiotic.
Tags: Archived, Da, Perennial vegetable, Root vegetables, Vegetable