Smilax trinervula

Physical Characteristics

Smilax trinervula is a deciduous Perennial growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen from October to November. 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: Fruit Leaves Edible Uses: Young plants - cooked[177]. Fruit - raw[177]. The red berries are about 6mm in diameter[266].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known