Golden Yacón, Peruvian Ground Apple, Earth Apple | Smallanthus sonchifolius medicinal and with a subtler spicy-herbal

and with a subtler spicy-herbal fragrance rather than licorice — closer to oregano than anise

turmeric root

🌿 Latin Name: Actinidia arguta 'Prolific'

30–50 ft wide

Golden Yacón, Peruvian Ground Apple, Earth Apple | Smallanthus sonchifolius medicinal and with a subtler spicy-herbalShips well rooted in a 3. 5 x 5 inch deep pot A unique, easy to grow perennial prized for its sweet, crisp tubers and lush, tropical appearance. Native to the Andes, Yacon thrives in warm climates and produces large, sunflower like foliage with edible, water rich roots that taste like a cross between apple and watermelon. Yacon has a similar texture to jcama. The purple skinned variety offers an extra pop of color and sweetness! Plants grow vigorously