Chaya
Cnidoscolus aconitifolius; Cnidoscolus chayamansa
Non-native
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Size: Up to 20' high
Identification
Identification
Food and health uses
Food and health uses
Leaves are highly nutritious food source
Leaves must be cooked before eating
Twice as much nutrition as spinach, Chinese cabbage or amaranth
Many medicinal qualities
More information
More information
Spiny Chaya Tree (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius) behind Mauka Cottages
Spiny Chaya Tree (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius)
Spiny Chaya Leaves
Chaya Shrub - (Cnidoscolus chayamansa)
Chaya Shrub Leaves - (Cnidoscolus chayamansa)
Chaya Shrub Leaf - (Cnidoscolus chayamansa)