Smilax herbacea
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Smilax herbacea
Also known as:
Carrion Flower, Smooth carrionflower
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Climb
Format:
Smal
Height:
2.50 m
Width:
- m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Fruit, Root
Leaves, Fruit, Root
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Fragrant
Fragrant
Description
Leaves and young shoots of this plant can be eaten both raw and cooked, similar to asparagus. They have a fine and delicate flavor. The fruits are tasty whether eaten raw or cooked and can be used for jam and jelly, but they must be fully ripe. They have a pleasant taste and are about 10 mm in diameter. The root of the plant can be eaten cooked. Additionally, the root can be dried, ground into powder, and used in making grains, bread, and even as a gelatin substitute.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/08
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Diospyros lotus Date Plum |
Provides shade and support for Smilax, improving its growth conditions. |
|
Tilia americana Basswood |
Attracts beneficial insects with its flowers, enhancing pollination of nearby plants. |
|
Hibiscus syriacus Rose Of Sharon, Althaea, Shrub Althea, Hardy Hibiscus |
Creates a diverse habitat, beneficial for both Smilax and surrounding flora. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Offers nuts as food and serves as a windbreak, benefiting Smilax. |
|
Urtica dioica Stinging nettel, California nettel |
Improves soil nutrient content and attracts pollinators to Smilax flowers. |