Vegetation Database .. detailed information |
sarsparilla vine, barbed wire vine Smilax australis |
Plant Family : | Smilacaceae |
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Plant Form : | vine |
Growth Habit : | Rambling climber with wiry stems about .5cm diameter and prickly thorns. |
Fruiting Season : | February to July (sometimes in September) |
Description : | Edible fruits, extract from plant used to treat sore eyes and used as a tonic. A highly variable species with several varieties recognised over its range. |
Distribution : | Eastern Australia and Top End of NT |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
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Additional info .. | locations seen (6) .. habitats seen (2) .. |
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