Appearance
The plant can grow to be 6 metres tall, but usually is pruned to approximately 2 metres for easier leaf harvest. It is a popular leaf vegetable in Mexican and Central American cuisines, similar to spinach. White flowers are born on a terminal panicle held high above the foliage.Naming
The specific epithet, "aconitifolius", means ""Aconitum"-like leaves". It has succulent stems that exude a milky sap when cut.References:
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