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Cnidoscolus aconitifolius
Photo take at my backyard this Tree Spinach plant is bloom constant all year long white small flower about 4mm diameter each . Small bush maybe 1.5 mt tall at most has a some varieties have stinging hairs and require gloves for harvesting.
Found from northern México to Guatemala in tropical areas. In México is know as Chaya.
Chaya is a good source of protein, vitamins, calcium, and iron; and is also a rich source of antioxidants.However, raw chaya leaves are toxic as they contain a glucoside that can release toxic cyanide. Cooking is essential prior to consumption to inactivate the toxic components; in this chaya is similar to cassava, which also contains toxic hydrocyanic glycosides and must be cooked before being eaten. Wikipedia.
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Thanks Dilek and Misako!!
lovely shots!
WoWWW! Very beautiful !!! Thank you for the info
Thanks Luis!
Thanks Viv actually non perfume that i perceive but many butterfly´s and bee´s and ladybug´s love this flowers.
Love white flowers! Do they have a perfume Gerardo?
Beautiful flowers. Very interesting notes.