Leather stem
Jatropha dioica
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
A small shrub. It grows 1 m tall. It has underground stems. The stems are spreading. The leaves are narrow and spoon shaped or oval. They are 2-5 cm long by 0.2-0.7 cm wide. They can have 3 lobes at the base. The fruit capsule is 1.2-1.4 cm long by 1.1-1.3 cm wide. The seeds are round and 1.2 cm across.
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
Edible parts
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How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Pinon, Sangre de drago