Arrowroot

usgb/ˈærəʊruːt/
noun

A tropical plant with large leaves, whose rhizomes are used to make a nutritious starch.

The arrowroot plant is widely cultivated for its starch-rich rhizomes.
Visual representation of "arrowroot" - A tropical plant with large leaves, whose rhizomes are used to make a nutritious starch.

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  • cultivate arrowroot
  • starch from arrowroot
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Tropical Origin

Arrowroot refers to a plant native to tropical climates, emphasizing its exotic background.

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While touring the botanical garden, we discovered that arrowroot thrives in a tropical environment.
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Not Just Food

Beyond cooking, arrowroot may be used in natural remedies or as a nutritional supplement.

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Arrowroot is not limited to the kitchen; some people use it to soothe skin irritation.
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Rhizome Source

The term 'arrowroot' highlights that the plant's valuable starch comes from its underground part.

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Farmers harvest the rhizomes of the arrowroot plant at the end of the growing season.
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