Smilax melastomifolia
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Uhi, Ulehihi
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSmilax melastomifolia, the Hawai'i greenbrier, is a species of spiny vine found in nature only in the Hawaiian Islands. Spines occur not only on the stems but also on the underside of the leaves and on the peduncles of female flowers. Berries are white or pale green.
Description
A woody climbing vine. it can have prickles on the vine or leaves. The leaves are heart shaped and shiny. They can be 18 cm long. There are twining tendrils at the base of each leaf. The plants are separately male and female. The flowers are in round clusters and pale green. The fruit are small and fleshy. They are 1 cm across.
Edible Uses
The root starch may be edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Hawaii*, Pacific,
Synonyms
References (1)
- http://www.ntbg.org/plants/plant details.php
