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Tinospora smilacina

Benth.

Snakevine

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Tinospora smilacina is a woody vine in the Menispermaceae family. It was first described by George Bentham in 1861. The Walmajarri name for this plant is Wararrkaji.

Description

A tropical climbing plant in the Menispermaceae family with edible tubers and roots.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Australia,

Synonyms

Cocculus smilacinus F. Muell. ex Benth.

References (1)

  • Cancilla, D., 2018, Ethnobotanical and Ethnozoological Values Desktop Assessment - Eliwana Project. p 15

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