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;