Bull nettle
Cnidoscolus texanus
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It has stinging hairs.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The seeds once washed and winnowed can be eaten raw, or roasted or ground into flour.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mala mujer