What You Should Know about Chaya Plant before Consumption (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius) Tree Spinach

Cnidoscolus aconitifolius commonly known as Spinach Tree or Tree Spinach.
These sold locally as :
Chaya Plant
Pokok Chaya
Pokok Ajinomoto
Mayan Tree Spinach
Mexican Tree Spinach
Miracle plant
Here, I will show you how to identify the plant - different from its similarities, how to harvest the leaves and cook them.
Do watch the video for the in-depth information given there concerning food preparation for consumption and some unique characteristics of the plant profile.
Few Notes / Benefits
1) Attracts Butterflies & Bees - for the white flowers - creates a balance ecology for beneficial insects.
2) Not to consume it or eat it raw.
It contains hydrocyanic acid, and it needs to be cooked to be consumed safely - boiled and drain for better flavor (watch my video for more cooking tips)
3) Chaya is a Tropical Plant and doesn't do well outdoors in winter and may die back as it is cold sensitive - to keep them indoors until spring.
4) This plant is native to Yucatan - Peninsula of Mexico and Central America. It was part of the staple food as well as a dietary supplement for many centuries by the Mayans.

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Come to sri lanka

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Thank you

[@PRAVEEN999A]

Sir is this Chaya Plant from your garden ? great information happy to watch.

[@TropicalGarden]

Thank you so much Praveen.
Indeed its from my garden.
Quite a hardy and easy plant to grow.
No pest problems and appears to be resilient to all weather conditions

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How to get the seeds

[@TropicalGarden]

They do form seedpods after the flowers matures and polinated

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@@TropicalGarden could you send me some seeds ?

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Where are you located?

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@@TropicalGarden I am from Jamaica but I have family in the USA

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@@TropicalGarden do you have a whatsapp?