Jicama Quick Facts Name: Jicama Scientific Name: Pachyrhizus erosus Origin Native to Central America – from South Mexico to Hicaragm and Costa Rica -and has naturalized elsewhere after introduction. Colors Yellowish-brown, coarse, membranous Shapes Large, subglobose, large turnip-like shaped tuberous roots 10-20 cm or more across Flesh colors Creamy succulent white, crisp starchy flesh that … Continue reading Jicama Facts and Health benefits