Cnidoscolus palmeri
(S. Watson) Rose
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Description
A tropical shrub in the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae), one of approximately 65 Cnidoscolus species found in tropical America.
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Edible Uses
The roots are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Mexico, North America,
Notes
There are 65 Cnidoscolus species in tropical America.
Synonyms
Jatropha palmeri S. Watson
References (1)
- Nabhan, G.P. & Felger, R.S., Wild desert relatives of crops: their direct uses as food in Wickens, G.E., Goodin, J.R., and Field, D.V.,(Eds.) 1985, Plants for Arid Lands. Unwin Hyman, London, p 26
