icotal
Icotal refers to a genus of plants in the family Euphorbiaceae. The scientific name for this genus is *Pachystroma*. These plants are native to tropical America. The most well-known species within this genus is *Pachystroma longifolium*, often referred to as icotl or icotal. This species is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 meters in height. It has simple, alternate leaves and produces small, inconspicuous flowers. The fruit is a capsule.
*Pachystroma longifolium* is recognized for its milky latex, a common characteristic of many plants in the Euphorbiaceae