Jícama Leaf
Pachyrhizus erosus
About Jícama Leaf
Jícama Leaf (Pachyrhizus erosus) is a herb used in the Mayan Traditional Medicine tradition to help with Digestive Issues, Diabetes, Skin Health, and Fever, among 1 other condition it addresses. The leaves are the part traditionally used, used both internally and topically.
Botanical background
Pachyrhizus erosus, commonly known as jicama (/ˈhɪkəmə/ or /dʒɪˈkɑːmə/; Spanish jícama (help·info); from Nahuatl xīcamatl, ), Mexican yam bean, or Mexican turnip, is the name of a native Mexican vine, although the name most commonly refers to the plant's edible tuberous root. Jícama is a species in the genus Pachyrhizus in the bean family (Fabaceae). Plants in this genus are commonly referred to as yam bean, although the term "yam bean" can be another name for...
Source: Wikipedia, via iNaturalist