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Smilax gagnepainii

Family: Smilacaceae


What it is like

A climbing shrub.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Myanmar, SE Asia


How it is used for food

The young leaves and shoots are fried as a vegetable or cooked in soup.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Sue-yit-sein, Sue-yit

Synonyms

Smilax tetraptera Gagnep. [Illegitimate];