Michael Grayum 10025
Det. by: M. Grayum, XI 1990
CULTIVATED Phenology: BF 12 November 1990
09:38N 82:43W 1-5 m
LIMON, TALAMANCA
Faja Costeña de Limón.
Thick-branched shrubs ca. 2 m tall, cul-
tivated at edge of yard; abundant milky
sap. Urticating bristles restricted to
peduncle. Called "chaya;" young lvs.
cooked and eaten.
