Smilax sieboldii

Physical Characteristics

Smilax sieboldii is an evergreen Climber growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen in October. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required).. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Japan.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Shoots Edible Uses: Leaves and young shoots - cooked[105, 177, 179].

Medicinal Uses

Antirheumatic None known

Known Hazards

None known