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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.;