Sand reverchonia
Phyllanthus warnockii
Family: Phyllanthaceae
What it is like
An annual plant that grows on sand dunes. The leaves are long and narrow. The flowers and then the fruit are in the axils of leaves.
Also put in the Euphorbiaceae
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The sweet berries are eaten. They have oil that was used to oil and season food. The plant is poisonous to animals.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Reverchonia arenaria A. Gray;