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Melissa is very excited about seeing the manioc plant ROOTs for the first time when they're actually on the plant. Actually this is an imature one that would need much more time to grow, and the roots would get as thick as your arm. The root is a staple food here - mashed, boiled, and rolled into a sticky ball to eat with other food. They also make a great food by cooking the leaves and adding peanuts, coconut... Yum!!!