Smilax aspera Sarsaparilla (Smilacaceae) Evergreen climber

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Smilax aspera
Sarsaparilla
Evergreen climber
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The Smilax aspera plant species is found in S. Europe to Asia. It is a member of the Smilacaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sarsaparilla. Some home gardeners know the variety as S. mauritanica. S. nigra.

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Latin Name:  Smilax aspera
Common Name:  Sarsaparilla
Family:  Smilacaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Bushy places, river banks and ravines[45, 158], usually close to the sea[7].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils in sun or semi-shade[200]. A very ornamental plant[1], it is only hardy in the mildest areas of Britain[11, 166], tolerating temperatures down to about -10°c[184]. The flowers have a heavy sweet perfume[245]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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