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Tuber of the Andean perennial herbaceous plant Smallanthus sonchifolius (syn. Polymnia sonchifolia), usually eaten raw; rich in inulin. Both the roots and leaves are used to prepare a medicinal tea.
Subjects: Medicine and Health.
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