Spurge nettle
Cnidoscolus stimulosus
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It has bad stinging hairs. The long roots have tubers at the end.
There are 65 Cnidoscolus species in tropical America.
Where it is found
A tropical and subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Root