Cnidoscolus multilobus
(Pax) I. M. Johnst.
Spurge nettle
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Description
A shrub. The leaves are alternate and 25 cm long by 30 cm wide. The leaves have 5 lobes. There are teeth along the edge. The flowers are white. The seeds are 1 cm across.
Edible Uses
Young shoots are cooked and eaten, leaves are prepared, and white flowers are fried with eggs.
Traditional Uses
The young shoots are cooked and eaten. The flowers are eaten fried with eggs.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in humid regions. It Guatemala it grows to 900 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Belize, Central America, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Ay, Chaya de monte, Chaya silvestre, Chichicastle, Mala mujer, Pica-pica blanca
