Jatropha acanthophylla

Loefgr.

Euphorbiaceae Potential hazards — see below

What to Eat

Edible parts: Possibly poisonous

Known Hazards

Where to Find It

It is a tropical plant.

Brazil, South America,

Countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Paraguay, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela

How to Identify

The seeds are 2 cm long by 1 cm wide. They have dark brown streaks over the surface.

Notes

There are 100-175 Jatropha species in tropical America.

References (1)

Cont. Flor. Nord. Braz. 11. 1912

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