It is the name given in Mexico, especially in Yucatán to the plant's scientific name Cnidoscolus chayamansa or Cnidoscolus aconitifolius ( in latin terms meaning stinging nettle or poison thorn ). It is genus of the Family Euphorbiaceae. The consumed raw leaves are toxic as they contain hydrocyanic acid. Consumed with corn and pumpkin 40 seed; ziquil ) they form a food of very high nutritional value, but they must be cooked to eliminate the toxicity. The leaves and latex are consumed. The plant is very similar to hibiscus and Yucca. Gets the common name of tree spinach or chay. Chay and Chaya are words of Mayan origin.
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