Jicama - Pachyrhizus erosus Honey Fig • Trimming: Dying leaves can

• Trimming: Dying leaves can safely be trimmed off

slow-growing tree that's related to Allspice

Consider planting away from walkways and driveways because the abundant fruit can be messy

a species of hibiscus

Jicama - Pachyrhizus erosus Honey Fig • Trimming: Dying leaves canJicama (pronounced HICK ah mah or HEE kah mah) has an edible root which has a texture and taste similar to a water chestnut. It's delicious both raw and cooked. Eat jicama with veggie dip, add it to stir fry, or substitute it for potatoes. The possibilities are endless with this versatile vegetable. Jicama is also known as yam bean and Mexican turnip. Jicama is a vining plant. It grows white flowers and green pods. The pods are not edible and are