Drymaria gracilis

Cham. & Schltdl.

CaryophyllaceaeLeavesPotential hazards — see below
Caution — Parts of this plant may be toxic or require specific preparation. Verify with multiple sources before consuming.
Drymaria gracilis
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Drymaria gracilis
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(c) James Bailey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Bailey
Drymaria gracilis
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(c) James Bailey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Bailey

What to Eat

Edible parts: Leaves

The leaves are edible.

Known Hazards

Toxicodendron radicans: vine – yedra Toxicodendron radicans var. divaricatum: vine – yedra

Where to Find It

It is a subtropical plant.

Mexico, North America,

Countries: Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Haiti, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Trinidad & Tobago, United States, St Vincent

How to Identify

A subtropical herb in the Caryophyllaceae family.

References (1)
  • Diaz-Betancourt, M., et al, 1999, Weeds as a future source for human consumption. Rev. Biol. Trop. 47(3):329-338

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