Smilax
Native Sarsaparilla
Other names:
Family: Smilacaceae
Habitat: Woodland and heath
Uses: Leaves make medicinal tea, fruits edible
Season:
References: Baker and Corringham, Robinson
Smilax australis is a robust thorny climber. Smilax glyciphylla is a small scrambler with wiry stems. Fruits are black (when ripe) globular berries with hard shiny seeds.
Photo: Smilax glyciphylla. Lawson, Blue Mountains NSW
Photo: Smilax australis. Mitchell Park, Cattai NSW
Photo: Smilax australis. Mitchell Park, Cattai NSW
Photo: Smilax australis. Mitchell Park, Cattai NSW
Photo: Smilax australis. Mitchell Park, Cattai NSW
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