Jicama - Pachyrhizus erosus Honey Fig slow-growing tree that's related to

slow-growing tree that's related to Allspice

Average mature height: 20 to 30 foot vine

• Average mature height: 6 to 8 feet

humid climates

The Night Jasmine dies back in very cold weather but comes back in spring

Jicama - Pachyrhizus erosus Honey Fig slow-growing tree that's related toJicama (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