suberic (soo-BEHR-ik) adjective

  Of or pertaining to cork.

[From French suberique, from Latin suber, cork.]

   "Chufa de Valencia: Tuber of the species Cyperus esculentus. This comes
   in various shapes and sizes, has a thin outer skin, suberic tissue and
   a high fat and sugar content."
   Source: A Report from British Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food.
   http://www.maff.gov.uk/foodrin/foodname/fruitveg/spain/chufa.htm

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