Malanga is a root vegetable popular in the tropics and South America.
In Florida, malanga is the most popular form of cocoyam, which is a general name applied to several species of Xanthosoma . It is also called yautia, cocoyam, eddo, coco, tannia, sato-imo, and Japanese potatoes. Leafy species of Xanthosoma not grown for tubers are called belembe and calalous. The malanga plant may attain a height of 5 feet or more. The interior has an extremely crisp texture and can vary in color from cream, yellow or pink.