Ross micranda
Micrandra rossiana
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
An evergreen tree. It grows 20 m tall.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in high points in the rainforest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The seeds are washed and boiled several times changing the cooking water. They are then mashed. Caution: The seeds contain cyanide.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Aramasa, Cunuri, Cunuri blanco, Hello, Katajai, Momo hi