A root with a crisp white flesh There are two main categories of manioc: sweet and bitter Bitter maniocs are toxic until cooked Manioc is used to make "cassreep" and "tapioca " Also called "cassava "
{i} cassava, type of edible plant that grows in tropical regions and is used in high-starch diets (native to Africa, Asia and South America)
cassava root eaten as a staple food after drying and leaching; source of tapioca