Sacatrapo, Texasweed
Caperonia palustris

Family: Euphorbiaceae

What it is like

An annual herb. It grows 20-150 cm tall. The leaves are long and narrow and have teeth along the edge. It grows in water. The flowers are white.

There are about 2 Caperonia species.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level. It grows near the edge of lakes and rivers.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Antilles, Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, East Africa, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Mozambique, North America, Paraguay, Peru, South America, Suriname, USA, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves - tea

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Granjaba, Meta guais

Synonyms

Androphoranthus glandulosus H. Karst.; Croton palustris L.; Loretoa peruviana Standl.; and others