Tropaeolum tuberosum (mashua, see below for other names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Tropaeolaceae, grown in the Andes, particularly in Peru and Bolivia, and to a lesser extent in Ecuador as well as in some areas of Colombia, for its edible tubers, which are eaten cooked or roasted as a vegetable. It is a minor food source ...

英文名Mashua，俗名：anu（阿奴）。 多年生 攀缘植物 ，高度2-4米。具有缠绕的长茎，叶3-5浅裂。秋季开喇叭形橙色、黄色或红色的花。它不仅美丽引人入胜，而且可食用。对土壤要求不严格，并且与杂草竞争良好。

Mashua (pronounced Mah-shwuh) is an Andean tuber. A relative of the garden nasturtium, Mashua is one of the highest-yielding, and easiest-to-grow of the Andean tubers, and most resistant to cold. It also repels many insects, nematodes, and other pathogens, thus making it a valuable plant to intercrop with other species.

Four important tuber crops were developed in the Andes: potato, oca, ulluco, and mashua (Tropaeolum tuberosum). Mashua produces tubers that range commonly from 2 to 10 inches in length and can yield very large quantities. Although not as colorful as oca or ulluco, the tubers are still quite beautiful.

2024年10月31日 · Mashua, also known as Tropaeolum tuberosum, is a root vegetable native to the Andean region of South America. This tuber has been cultivated for centuries and is known for its unique taste and nutritional benefits. Let's dive into some fascinating facts about this lesser-known vegetable.

Mashua is a nasturtium root crop selected by ancient Incas. Key mashua facts. Soil: light, humiferous, well-draining – Planting: spring’s end – Harvest: fall. Certainly you’ve heard of climbing nasturtium that flows through flower beds in the garden, which you might have planted to lure aphids away from the vegetable patch.

2016年9月7日 · Tropaeolum tuberosum also known as mashua is a species of flowering plant in the family Tropaeolaceae, grown in the Andes, mainly in Peru and Bolivia, and to a lesser extent in Ecuador as well as in Boyacá Department, Colombia, for its edible tubers, which are consumed cooked or roasted as a vegetable.

2024年8月19日 · Mashua, also known as anu and cubio, is a tuberous plant native to the highlands of South America, from Colombia to northwest Argentina, including Ecuador, Bolivia, and Peru. It has a long history of use for both medicinal and nutritional purposes.

1999年5月17日 · Mashua (Tropaeolum tuberosum Ruiz & Pavón 1802), also known as isanu, cubio, añu, ysaño, or puel, is a tuber crop indigenous to the Andean highlands and is of economic value as a food and medicinal crop. This root crop ranks fourth in importance in the Andean region after potato, oca, and ulloco (NRC, 1989).

2011年12月15日 · Mashua is a perennial plant which is cultivated in order to obtain their edible tuber. This root vegetable is a major food source in the Andes regions. These plants belong to the Tropaeolum genus and are related to garden nasturtiums but they should not be confused with plants from the Nasturtium genus.