Pachyrhizus tuberosus (Lam.) Spreng.

A tall climbing vine. It keeps growing from year to year. It has showy flowers. The roots are crunchy and turnip shaped.

Growing into trees and shrubs, often in disturbed areas and usually near the coast, from sea level to 500 metres.

The roots can be eaten raw or cooked. The pods are boiled as a vegetable.

Plants can be grown from seed. Seed can be soaked in warm water overnight to assist germination.