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Jackson's brier
Smilax maritima

Family: Smilacaceae


What it is like

A climber.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Greater Antilles, Mexico, North America, USA


How it is used for food

The shoots are eaten raw or cooked.

Edible parts

Shoots


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Weew uut'

Synonyms

Smilax cinnamomifolia Small; Smilax ovata Pursh [Illegitimate]; Smilax ovata var. buckleyi A. DC.; Smilax smallii Morong;