Manihot chlorosticta
Standl. & Goldman
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Roots, Starch
The roots are eaten for their starch content but must be boiled to remove cyanide.
Known Hazards
How to Identify
A tropical scrambling or spreading shrub in the Euphorbiaceae family, reaching 2–3 m in length.
Names & Synonyms
Cuadrado, Yuca
Manihot colimensis CroizatManihot mobilis Standl.
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
