Spiked manihot
Manihot subspicata
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 1 m tall. The roots are thickened. The leaves have 5 lobes.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows between 200-700 m above sea level in Mexico.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America. USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Root ?
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Palo mulato, Papagallo