Echites panduratus (common name: loroco [loˈɾoko]) is a climbing vine with edible flowers, widespread in Guatemala, El Salvador, and other countries in Central America as well as parts of Mexico. The name "loroco" is used throughout its range to refer to the species.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Loroco being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Gentianales
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Genus
- Echites
- Species
- Echites panduratus
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