Root crops are grown for their enlarged roots that are edible. They are often starchy and form the bulk of staples in many regions Vojo Solutions market root tubers: Yam and cassava. Yams are perennial herbaceous vines cultivated for the common consumption of their starchy tubers in many temperate and tropical regions. Cassava is a root vegetable widely consumed in many countries around the globe. It provides many important nutrients, including resistant starch and vitamin C, which have health benefits. Both are usually processed into flour for consumption and pharmaceutical industries.