Black vine
Cordia spinescens
Family: Boraginaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 1-3 m tall. The leaves are simple and alternate. The leaves are 4-12 cm long by 2-7 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 1,500 m altitude.
Countries/locations it is found in
Bolivia, Central America, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Arroz-xiv, Behuco negro, Box-ak, Chilincoco de gajo, 'ek-sheeb, Kop te, Vara de agua, Varilla negra