My aunt was not poetic. But it seems there were nodules on the roots that were edible. Tasted more like grass than nuts, though.
Around the backyard this morning; a lot of sad looking stuff due to heat and drought. Malabar Spinach vine is loving the heat (and needs a trim). This was a volunteer from trimmings discarded from the raised bed. Lots of peppers on this little poblano plant. Lantana had a "haircut" a couple of weeks ago and is blooming again. Palm trees finally recovering from last winter's freeze. Patio plants...