noun
- a tropical American plant with edible tubers, also known as yacon
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The farmer grew salsilla for its sweet, crunchy tubers.
- Salsilla is native to the Andes mountains.
- The salsilla plant produces yellow flowers in late summer.
- Local markets sell fresh salsilla tubers as a healthy snack.
- Salsilla can be eaten raw or cooked in various dishes.