Smilax glyciphylla – Sarsaparilla

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Description

A vine in the family Smilacaceae, endemic to Australia. It has been used by Aboriginal people for thousands of years. Young leaves can be eaten and have a sweet taste and older mature leaves can be boiled to make a herbal tea.

  • Frost tolerant & drought resistant
  • Full sun/ filtered sun
  • Climber, height up to 8m
  •  Well drained soils, adapts to most soils
  • Flowers: all year, chiefly spring & summer
  • Edible
  • Attracts – Birds