Ata
Adelia barbinervis
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, North America, Yucatan
How it is used for food
The young leaves and shoots are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Acalocochoc, Barejo, Chichihua, Espinaca blanca