Parsonsia straminea
Common silkpod
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Summary
Source: WikipediaParsonsia straminea, commonly known as common silkpod or monkey rope, is a woody vine of the dogbane family, Apocynaceae. It occurs in the states of New South Wales and Queensland in Australia.
Description
A woody climber. The trunks are twisted and bent. The leaves are shiny. The flowers are small and yellow. The pods are 20 cm long.
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Edible Uses
The pods and roots are eaten.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
References (1)
- Robinson L. 2003, Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, Revised 3rd edition, Kangaroo Press, Sydney.
