Uhi, Ulehihi
Smilax melastomifolia

Family: Smilacaceae

What it is like

A woody climbing vine. it can have prickles on the vine or leaves. The leaves are heart shaped and shiny. They can be 18 cm long. There are twining tendrils at the base of each leaf. The plants are separately male and female. The flowers are in round clusters and pale green. The fruit are small and fleshy. They are 1 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Hawaii (country/location of origin), Pacific

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Root starch ?

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Smilax hawaiensis; Smilax sandwicensis; Pleiosmilax menziesii; Pleiosmilax sandwicensis;