Glabrous micranda
Micrandra glabra
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
An evergreen tree. It grows 30 m tall. The trunk can be 40 cm across. It has white latex. The fruit is green outside and white inside.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in savannah and mixed forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The seeds are eaten after cooking several times in changes of washign water. They are mashed and then eaten Caution: The seeds contain cyanide.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Suruba, Suru-wai-yek
Synonyms
Cunuria glabra R. E. Schult.;