Sweet Sarsaparilla

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Smilax glyciphylla

Sweet Sarsaparilla, a reference photo
Photo: John Moss · Public domain

Smilax glyciphylla, the sweet sarsaparilla, is a dioecious climber native to eastern Australia. It is widespread in rainforest, sclerophyll forest and woodland; mainly in coastal regions.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Sweet Sarsaparilla being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Family
Smilacaceae
Genus
Smilax
Species
Smilax glyciphylla

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