Chivo caspi
Duranta triacantha
Family: Verbenaceae
What it is like
A spiny shrub. The leaves are opposite and entire. The flowers are pink and arranged in groups at the top of the plant. The fruit is yellow and fleshy with a stone inside.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Ecuador it grows between 2,000-4,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Ecuador, South America (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The young leaves are added to soups and eaten raw in salads.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Carrasquillo, Chivo kasha Chuku muyu, Espino bravo, Kasha marucha, Mote duro,Mote kasha, Muti kasha, Pushku panka, Yana kasha