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Arrowroot
BOTANICAL CLASSIFICATION
Family :
Marantaceae
Genus :
Maranta
Species :
arundinacea L.
COMMON NAMES
Arrowroot; Araruta
USES
Food; Treatment for Poison, Diarrhea, Indigestion.
DESCRIPTION
Arrowroot is an herbaceous perennial growing up to 6 feet tall with cream colored flowers. Its starchy rhizomes (roots) are used as both food, thickener and medicine.
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