Manihot chlorosticta
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It can be scrambling or lie over. It can be 2 or 3 m long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico
How it is used for food
The roots need to be boiled to remove cyanide.
Edible parts
Roots, starch
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cuadrado, Yuca
Synonyms
Manihot colimensis Croizat; Manihot mobilis Standl.;