Tag: edible canna

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  Rooted in Nutrition Series 5: Edible Canna

  Edible canna, also known as achira, is a resilient tuber cultivated since ancient times in South and Central America, particularly by the Incas. Its starchy root can withstand poor soils and floods, making it ideal during food scarcity. Interest in this climate-resilient crop is increasing among modern farmers and foragers.

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  Archana

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  March 18, 2025