Smilax beyrichii
Kunth
Smilacaceae Edible: Root, Fruit
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Description
A climbing vine in the Smilacaceae family found in temperate regions, bearing black berry fruits.
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Edible Uses
The roots and fruits are edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Bahamas, Canada, North America, USA,
Notes
There are about 300 Smilax species.
References (2)
- Beckstrom-Sternberg, Stephen M., and James A. Duke. "The Foodplant Database." http://probe.nalusda.gov:8300/cgi-bin/browse/foodplantdb.(ACEDB version 4.0 - data version July 1994)
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
