Fierce Smilax


Scientific Name

Smilax ferox Wall. ex Kunth


Other Names


Life Form

Climber


Synonyms

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Family

Smilacaceae



Image by - Saroj Kasaju
Usages

Food - The leaves are eaten as a vegetable.


Native to

Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal


Habitat

Temperate biome.


Conservation Status

Least Concern



Plant Description

Perennial climber.

Woody, branched, and often covered in prickles.

Broad, often heart-shaped with prominent veins.

Small, greenish, and inconspicuous.

Berries, often red when ripe.


Phenology

Flowering:April-May.