Smilax zeylanica – Famine Foods

Smilax zeylanica

Uses

India (region not specified): leaves eaten. Berries and root also reported eaten.

Additional Information

Name Authority:
L.
Vernaculars:
Ramdataun/Jangli/Aushbah (Hill Lotus)
Misc:
www.toxicologycentre.com/English/plants/English/kareelanchi.html

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