Smilax mollis

Family: Smilacaceae

What it is like

A climbing plant. The leaves are 7-16 cm long by 3-13 cm wide. They are heart shaped at the base. The fruit are red or yellow berries 4-8 mm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 2,000 m above sea level in Central America

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama

How it is used for food

Edible parts

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How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Smilax angustiflora A. DC.; Smilax candelariae A. DC.; and several others