Jicama
Pachyrhizus erosus
A tropical legume vine grown primarily for its crisp, sweet edible tuberous root; other plant parts are toxic.
Family
Fabaceae
Temperature
20-30°C (absolute 15-36°C)
Rainfall
1300-1700mm (absolute 250-7000mm)
Altitude
1750m
Soil pH
6.5-8 (absolute 4.3-8)
Soil types
Well-drained sandy loam soils.