Smilacaceae FAMILY

Smilax riparia

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Smilax riparia is an annual climbing plant, sometimes perennating in the south of its range. The stem is branched, herbaceous or sometimes becoming somewhat woody near the base, and growing 1 - 2 metres tall. The plant grows into the surrounding vegetation, supporting itself by means of tendrils[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - Russian Far East, China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Philippines.

HabitatForests, thickets, grassy slopes, hillsides along valleys; at elevations from near sea level to 2,100 metres[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ].