Cataract vaupesia
Vaupesia cataractarum
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
An evergreen tree. It grows 25 m tall.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows on rocky land in well watered sites along rivers.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, South America
How it is used for food
Caution: The seeds contain cyanide. The seeds can be processed to remove the poison then eaten. They need to be boiled and washed several times. They are then crushed.
Edible parts
Seeds, caution
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Yeneckee