Oca

Oca has its origin in the central and southern Andes where it is grown for its tubers.

Oca tubers can be eaten raw but are usually boiled like potato. Also young leaves and shoots are edible.

Names

Scientific
   Oxalis tuberosa
English
   New Zealand yam
   Oca
   Oka
Dutch
   Oca
Spanish
   Oca
   Papa oca
French
   Oca du Pérou
German
   Knolliger Sauerklee
   Oka
   Peruanischer Sauerklee
Italian
   Oca
   Ossalide tuberosa

Taxonomy

Genus
   Oxalis
Family
   Oxalidaceae
Order
   Oxalidales

Crop categories

Vegetables
Tuber vegetables
Food crops
Subtropical crops
Staple food

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