Although similar, malanga grows best in dry places, while taro flourishes in wet ones. |
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We saw local vegetables like yucca, malanga, boniato as well as fruits such as frutabomba, pineapple, mamey, mangos and others. |
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In the US they call them dasheen, taro, cocoyams and also malanga. |
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Yuca, malanga, and boniato are also commonly served in traditional meals. |
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The malanga, or yautia, is a root vegetable,, which resembles a yam. |
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