Smilax cissoides
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Description
A climbing vine in the Smilacaceae family found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The roots are used as a flavouring and traditionally used as a substitute for sarsaparilla.
Traditional Uses
The root is used instead of sarsaparilla,
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Brazil, South America,
Synonyms
Smilax campestris var. spruceana A. DC.Smilax cissoides var. laeviuscula A. DC.
References (1)
- Fagg, C. W. et al, 2015, Useful Brazilian plants listed in the manuscripts and publications of the Scottish medic and naturalist George Gardner (1812–1849). Journal of Ethnopharmacology 161 (2015) 18–29
