Smilax ocreata
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Description
A tropical herb in the Smilacaceae family with edible leaves.
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Edible Uses
The young leaves are fried and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves are fried and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Northeastern India,
Synonyms
Smilax perulata H. Lev. & Vaniot
Also Known As
Phelangtung
References (2)
- Ethnobotany of Karbis. Chapter 4 in p 101
- Teron, R. & Borthakur, S. K., 2016, Edible Medicines: An Exploration of Medicinal Plants in Dietary Practices of Karbi Tribal Population of Assam, Northeast India. In Mondal, N. & Sen, J.(Ed.) Nutrition and Health among tribal populations of India. p 155
